Job Overview: This position is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of the organization's enterprise network infrastructure. This role leads a team of network engineers and works cross-functionally with IT Security, Systems Engineering, Help Desk, and business stakeholders to ensure highly available, secure, and scalable network services across all locations.

The IT - Manager Network Engineering is both strategic and hands-on, requiring strong technical depth as well as leadership, vendor management, and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain enterprise network architecture (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center, cloud connectivity)
• Oversee routing, switching, wireless, and internet edge infrastructure
• Lead major initiatives (data center migrations, segmentation, performance optimization)
• Ensure scalability and resiliency across multi-site operations
• Ensure uptime and performance of all network services
• Lead incident response for network-related outages
• Establish monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance practices
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Lead and deliver network-related projects on time and within scope
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Systems, Security, Application teams)
• Ensure all work is tracked via formal tasking (e.g., Planner, tickets)
• Review and approve network-related procurement (circuits, hardware, licensing)
• Optimize contracts, renewals, and cost structures
• Validate technical designs and pricing proposals
• Review and approve network-related procurement (circuits, hardware, licensing)
• Optimize contracts, renewals, and cost structures
• Validate technical designs and pricing proposals
• Manage relationships with network vendors, carriers, and VARs
• Partner with IT Security to enforce network security controls (firewalls, segmentation, filtering)
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Support audits and remediation efforts
• Other directives as assigned.

Primary Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise network infrastructures (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking).
• Strong hands-on experience with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and leading vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, or Arista.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Experience with network security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid network environments.
• Strong understanding of ITIL practices, change management, and service delivery frameworks.

Individual Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to think strategically and align network infrastructure initiatives with broader business goals.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with security, infrastructure, and application teams.
• Comfortable managing changing priorities and emerging technologies.
• Commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality network services that meet business needs.
• Strong attention to detail with network design, documentation, and implementation.
• Demonstrate accountability of outcomes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Loomis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.