Global Networks Operations Manager

Position Overview:

The Manager, Global Network Operations is a strategic technical leadership role responsible for the engineering and operational evolution of a core enterprise networking ecosystem. This role leads solutions spanning a global software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) footprint, Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) connectivity, Intent-Based Networking (IBN), and factory-edge/operational technology (OT) environments. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who can operationalize scalable, robust, and secure network architectures. This leader will help modernize the digital backbone, right-size data center fabrics, and ensure seamless, zero-downtime connectivity across the enterprise, from local manufacturing plants to global cloud landing zones.

Responsibilities:

• Global Network Strategy & Execution: Own the end-to-end lifecycle and 24/7 operational performance of enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, and Google Cloud Platform cloud networking environments.
• Software-Defined & Intent-Based Networking: Drive the transition toward Intent-Based Networking (IBN) and artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps), translating business policies into declarative network state and automated closed-loop assurance.
• Google Cloud Platform Cloud & SASE Architecture: Optimize resilient, low-latency connectivity between on-premises sites, factory-edge nodes, and Google Cloud Platform using Cloud Interconnect, Cloud Router, and Shared Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), along with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) frameworks.
• Data Center Fabric Right-Sizing: Deliver modern Ethernet VPN and Virtual Extensible LAN (EVPN-VXLAN) leaf-spine data center fabrics; manage the compression and optimization of on-premises hardware footprints as workloads migrate into Google Cloud Platform.
• Network Automation & IaC: Lead a Network as Code strategy, driving continuous integration and automated change management through Terraform, Ansible, Python, and GitOps workflows.
• IT/OT Convergence & Manufacturing Integration: Partner with manufacturing and OT security teams to deploy, segment, and protect shop-floor networks using the Purdue Model, industrial firewalls, and plant-floor compute nodes.
• Governance & Global Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a team of high-performing network engineers across regions. Establish operational standards, service level objectives (SLOs), service level agreements (SLAs), observability metrics, and seamless escalation paths with the Global Network Operations Center (NOC).
• Carrier & Vendor Management: Manage commercial contracts, SLAs, and relationships with global internet service provider (ISP) carriers, telecom providers, colocation facilities, and hardware vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in enterprise network engineering required.
• Proven track record leading enterprise-wide SD-WAN transformations, such as Cisco, Fortinet, or Palo Alto Networks, and SASE/ZTNA deployments, such as Prisma.
• Deep functional and technical knowledge of Google Cloud Platform cloud-native networking, including Shared VPCs, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud Router, and VPC Service Controls.
• Demonstrated experience designing EVPN-VXLAN leaf-spine topologies, micro-segmentation, and right-sizing hybrid/on-premises data center networks during active cloud migrations.
• Proficiency managing network infrastructure through automation pipelines using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git/GitOps.
• Expert knowledge of core protocols including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Multiprotocol BGP (MP-BGP), VXLAN overlays, and IPv4/IPv6 enterprise addressing schemes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex network requirements into clear conceptual guidance for executive leadership.
• Preferred: Master s degree in a relevant field.
• Preferred: 10+ years of progressive experience in IT.
• Preferred: 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or engineering management role overseeing distributed global teams.
• Preferred: Experience with industrial/manufacturing OT network security concepts and standards, including IEC 62443, industrial firewalls, and plant-floor LAN/Wi-Fi.
• Preferred: Experience with Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) and full-stack observability tools such as ThousandEyes, Dynatrace, or Wireshark.
• Preferred: Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud Network Engineer or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification.
• Preferred: Hands-on expertise with Cisco Enterprise Networking solutions, including Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and Cisco Catalyst Center, formerly DNA Center.
• Preferred: Experience managing enterprise-grade Cisco Voice/Unified Communications (UC) architectures.
• Preferred: Proficiency with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and security management platforms.

Tools and Technologies:

• Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform): Shared VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud Router, VPC Service Controls
• Networking: SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA, IBN, AIOps, EVPN-VXLAN, leaf-spine, BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP, IPv4/IPv6
• Automation and IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Python, Git, GitOps
• Enterprise and Security: Cisco ACI, Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco Voice/UC, Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Prisma
• Observability: ThousandEyes, Dynatrace, Wireshark
• OT/Manufacturing: Purdue Model, IEC 62443, industrial firewalls, plant-floor LAN/Wi-Fi