Manager of Network Engineering

Manager of Network Engineering (Fortigate and Azure)
Location: United States
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Hybrid

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced and hands-on Manager of Network Engineering to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-wide network infrastructure. This technical leadership role involves overseeing a team of network engineers, driving complex networking projects, and ensuring robust network security and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations and provide technical mentorship to the network engineering team.
  
• Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems.
  
• Act as a senior escalation point for advanced network issues and root cause analysis.
  
• Implement network monitoring and performance tuning to maintain high availability.
  
• Collaborate with cybersecurity on network security policies and compliance.
  
• Manage lifecycle upgrades for networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
  
• Architect and deploy hybrid cloud networking solutions (Azure, AWS, etc.).
  
• Work cross-functionally with application, server, and security teams.
  
• Maintain documentation and network diagrams.
  
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate hardware/software support.
  
• Lead major projects including office expansions and data center/cloud migrations.
  
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response as needed.
  

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with FortiGate Firewalls, Aruba, Meraki, Arista, and Azure Cloud Networking.
  
• Deep knowledge of Azure ExpressRoute, Azure Firewalls, VPN Gateways, Azure BGP, VNET/Subnetting.
  
• Strong routing/switching expertise (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, VLANs, STP).
  
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and VPNs.
  
• Proficient with network automation, scripting, and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, LogicMonitor).
  
• Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
  
• 12+ years of network engineering experience with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
  

Additional Details:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship.
  
• Some travel may be required.
  

Benefits Overview:

• Time Off: 13 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
  
• Development: Tuition reimbursement and certification support.
  
• Retirement: 401(k) with matching and company-funded retirement plans.
  
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; health club reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program.