W2 Role - Lead Network Engineer / Manager - Vernon, CA

Job Title: Lead Network Engineer / Manager

• Experience in defining and executing multi-year technology roadmaps.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Deep technical expertise in WAN/SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, BGP, cloud interconnects, and modern data center connectivity.

Must have:

• At least 3/4 years in a Network leadership role.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, senior level Network Engineering roles
• Proven success in consolidating and modernizing network environments following mergers or acquisitions. (M&A experience)

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Networking is responsible for leading the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise networking across a dynamic, multi-brand organization.

This position demands thorough knowledge in merging different technology setups that come from mergers and acquisitions, establishing consistent standards, and designing a secure, scalable network structure that enables sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Strategy & Roadmap
  • Define and implement a comprehensive networking roadmap that standardizes and optimizes infrastructure across acquired companies.
  • Drive consolidation of inherited technology platforms, balancing speed of integration with operational stability.
  • Establish clear standards, architectures, and governance processes for LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and emerging technologies.
• M&A Integration Leadership
  • Lead the technical integration of newly acquired companies' network environments into a cohesive enterprise design.
  • Assess inherited technologies, identify overlaps or gaps, and develop phased consolidation plans.
  • Partner with corporate development, IT, and security teams to ensure smooth transitions with minimal business disruption.
• Global Connectivity
  • Architect and oversee the implementation of a scalable network strategy, leveraging SD-WAN, cloud interconnects, and resilient carrier services.
  • Optimize performance, reliability, and cost across hybrid multi-site and cloud environments.
  • Implement redundancy and high availability designs to ensure 24/7/365 business operations.
• Operational Excellence
  • Direct the monitoring, incident response, and lifecycle management of enterprise network systems.
  • Establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, performance, and security.
  • Lead vendor negotiations, contracts, and partnerships for networks and managed services.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Build and mentor a high-performing networking team capable of executing on complex integration and transformation initiatives.
  • Collaborate with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure alignment of network services with the overall IT strategy.
  • Provide executive updates on networking strategy, risk, and performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in consolidating and modernizing network environments following mergers or acquisitions. (M&A experience)
• Deep technical expertise in WAN/SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, BGP, cloud interconnects, and modern data center connectivity.
• Experience in defining and executing multi-year technology roadmaps.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate technical outcomes into business impact.
• Hands-on keyboard is expected and required.
• A bachelor's Degree and Vendor Certification in networking are required.
• 15% Travel and On-Site portion of the time