Network Infrastructure Engineering Manager at CornerStone TTS

Network Infrastructure Engineering Manager

Type: Direct/Permanent Hire

Location: Bedford, TX

Work Setting: Hybrid

The Manager of Network Infrastructure Engineering will lead the oversight, management, and support of the company’s enterprise network systems. This role is responsible for managing a team of engineers, ensuring effective delivery of projects, and collaborating with various IT departments to meet business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of engineers tasked with supporting network infrastructure and business-critical applications.
• Lead the planning, design, deployment, and security of network components such as Cisco switches, ASA VPNs, Palo Alto firewalls, wireless networks, and Azure cloud integration.
• Act as the lead support for network operations, diagnosing and resolving complex system and server issues, and directing responses to critical incidents.
• Manage regular maintenance schedules and ensure optimal system performance through continuous monitoring, resolving alerts, and conducting preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with incident and problem management SLAs.
• Provide technical expertise for complex troubleshooting, and assist engineers in resolving advanced issues.
• Train team members on networking tools and enforce adherence to required processes and standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours production support.

Preferred Certifications:

• Strong preference for certifications such as CCNP Security, CCNA Security, PCNSE, or CISSP.
• Knowledge of project management practices and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Additional certifications in Cisco, Palo Alto, or Microsoft technologies are advantageous.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years in IT leadership roles focused on service and product management.
• At least 3 years managing network and security operations, including Azure AD, cloud security, and integration with third-party applications.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA, Meraki, Palo Alto firewalls, and cloud network security.
• Proven ability to open and manage priority incidents with external vendors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving complex network issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• In-depth understanding of enterprise infrastructure and how its components integrate.

Core Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities, fostering career development within the team.
• Expertise in resolving technical issues and managing complex incidents.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies is a plus.

Kindly no C2C/C2H for this opportunity.