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Sr. Manager, Network & Telecom

Park Row, TX, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$170000 - $190000/yr

INSPYR Solutions

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Skills

MANAGER
DIRECTOR
SWITCHING
ROUTING
BGP/OSPF
VLANS
CLOUD
GCP
AZURE
AWS
NETWORK SECURITY
FIREWALLS
FORTINET
FORTIGATE
FORTIMANAGER

Summary

Title: Sr. Manager - Core Tech Connectivity Platforms
Location: Katy, TX (Onsite Daily)
Duration: Permanent, Direct-Hire
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the US.

Required Work Experiences:

10+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, with a deep focus on enterprise network and telecom engineering.
4+ years of proven managerial and leadership experience, with a track record of building, mentoring, and leading high-performing technical teams (experience managing other managers is strongly preferred).
Demonstrated experience developing and executing annual technology roadmaps and strategies that align with core business goals.
Proven track record of architecting, implementing, and managing innovative, highly available, and fault-tolerant network architectures.
Proven experience in leading IT operations, incident response, and problem management functions at scale.
Extensive experience in strategic and tactical vendor/Managed Service Provider (MSP) management, including contract negotiation, defining statements of work (SOWs), and driving partner performance to defined SLAs.
Demonstrated experience directly linking technical operations and infrastructure investments to financial outcomes (budget, TCO, ROI).

Skills Qualifications:

Expert-level knowledge of enterprise network architecture (e.g., Switching, Routing, BGP/OSPF, VLANs, Firewalls) and wide-area networking (e.g., MPLS, SD-WAN).
Deep knowledge in modern wireless networking (e.g., Wi-Fi 6/6E, mobility, BYOD) for large-scale retail and corporate environments.
Deep understanding of cloud networking (Google Cloud Platform, Azure, AWS), including hybrid-cloud connectivity, VPC design, transit gateways, and cloud-native security.
Advanced knowledge of network security principles and systems (e.g., Next-Gen Firewalls, NAC, Zero Trust concepts, SASE).
Direct experience with the Fortinet platform (FortiGate, FortiManager) is highly desired.
Expertise in modern voice platforms and a comprehensive understanding of telecom infrastructure and cost management.
Proficiency in leveraging network monitoring and observability tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Dynatrace) to drive operational stability and rapid root cause analysis.
Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to report on technical status, project delivery, and incidents to leadership.
Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks and experience managing environments subject to regulatory compliance (PCI, SOX).
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large operational (OpEx) and capital (CapEx) budgets.
Methodical problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead high-stakes incident response and drive root cause analysis.

Education:

Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
Advanced industry certifications are highly preferred (e.g., CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, Cloud-specific networking certs).

Responsibilities:

Develop, own, and execute the annual operating plan and technology roadmap for all network, firewall, and telecom platforms (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wireless, Next-Gen Firewalls, Cloud Networking, and Voice).
Partner with IT and business leadership to understand objectives and translate them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective network solutions.
Oversee technology evaluation, selection, and design, ensuring solutions are operationally sound, supportable, and meet business requirements.
Proactively monitor platform health and performance, identifying potential issues before they impact the business and driving continuous optimization.
Drive continuous operational improvement, identifying opportunities for automation, optimization, and process refinement to increase efficiency and reduce TCO.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of network engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of operational excellence, service ownership, and accountability.
Manage all aspects of talent management, from strategic recruitment and onboarding to performance evaluation and professional development planning.
Define team structure, resource allocation, and priorities to ensure alignment with critical projects and operational needs.
Directly own and manage the operational excellence of the department, including the P1/P2 major incident response process, root cause analysis, and problem management frameworks.
Develop and manage the annual capital (CapEx) and operational (OpEx) budgets for the network and telecom domain, ensuring fiscal responsibility, accurate forecasting, and value.
Manage tactical and strategic vendor/MSP relationships, defining key performance indicators (KPIs), negotiating contracts, and ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
Establish and monitor success metrics for platform performance, service delivery, and project execution, reporting on platform health, project status, and risks to leadership.
Ensure all platforms and procedures adhere to technology standards, regulatory compliance (PCI, SOX), and internal security policies.
Directly manage the portfolio of technical projects for the network domain, ensuring effective planning, scoping, and execution on time and within budget.
·Manage large-scale, cross-functional technical programs, coordinating across multiple IT teams (e.g., Security, Cloud, Store Operations) and business stakeholders.
Own and manage all stakeholder communication and executive reporting for platform health, project portfolio status, and major incidents.
Act as a key collaborator and advisor to other IT management teams, evaluating business requirements and determining the optimal technical solutions.

Physical Requirements & Attendance

Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
Regular in-office attendance is required.
Up to 5% travel required.

About INSPYR Solutions:
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients'' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10228513
Position Id: 26-156267
Posted 3 hours ago

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About INSPYR Solutions

As a leading expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our tailored offerings include a wide variety of professional services, project solutions, managed services, and talent resources, all bolstered by our strategic partnerships with cutting-edge technology services. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities.

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