Datadog · 3 months ago
Manager, Networking
New York, New York, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
2+ years expDatadog is a global SaaS business focused on enabling digital transformation and infrastructure monitoring. The Manager of Networking will lead the global management of network services, ensuring high-performance Wi-Fi and direct internet access across all offices while scaling the team and network infrastructure to meet increasing demand.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud InfrastructureData ManagementDevOpsProductivity ToolsSaaS
Responsibilities
Lead the global network engineering teams, managing both full-time employees and third-party vendors to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery for Datadog offices worldwide
Oversee the design, deployment and scaling of office network infrastructure, including Wi-Fi (Cisco Meraki) and edge networking devices (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, and others), ensuring these services operate according to Datadog's defined service level objectives
Define and implement standards, policies, and processes for network infrastructure to ensure security, reliability and scalability
Collaborate with IT Security, Enterprise Technology, and Workplace teams to align network services with broader IT and business objectives
Develop and track operational metrics for service availability, network performance, driving continuous improvement and optimization
Qualification
Required
An experienced people manager with at least 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams of network engineers
Proven expertise in Wi-Fi network engineering, including deep knowledge of Cisco Meraki and edge networking solutions from vendors like Cisco, Palo Alto and Juniper
Experience managing large-scale office technology projects in global enterprises with more than 10 offices and 7,000+ employees, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with rapid company growth
Strong vendor management skills, with experience selecting, negotiating, and overseeing third-party providers for network services
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work across IT, Workplace, Security, and executive stakeholders
Preferred
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, along with professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent networking certifications
Benefits
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
Continuous professional development, product training and career pathing.
Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking.
An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups).
Access to Inclusion Talks, our Internal panel discussions.
Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+.
Competitive global benefits.
Healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
Company
Datadog
Datadog is an observability and security platform that offers infrastructure, applications, software development, and monitoring services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.02BKey Investors
ICONIQ GrowthIndex VenturesOpenView
2024-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $870M
2020-05-28Post Ipo Debt
2019-09-19IPO
Leadership Team
Olivier Pomel
Co-founder, CEO
Alexis Le-Quoc
Co-founder & CTO
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