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The Hartford · 2 months ago

Manager, Network Engineering

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$137K/yr - $205K/yr

7+ years exp

The Hartford is an insurance company committed to making a difference. They are seeking a highly skilled Manager of IT Engineering to lead their network engineering team, focusing on the design, implementation, and support of network infrastructure while mentoring a high-performing team.

Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability

Define team goals, track progress, and ensure successful delivery of projects and operational support

Work closely with IT leadership, security teams, and other stakeholders to align network strategies with business needs

Support, manage, and optimize enterprise network, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and data center connectivity

Assist with Design and Implementation of Enterprise Network architecture

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware (routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points) and associated software

Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability across network systems

Implement and maintain robust network security measures in collaboration with cybersecurity teams

Lead incident response for network outages and performance issues, providing root cause analysis and preventative recommendations

Evaluate and recommend network technologies, tools, and vendors

Oversee capacity planning, performance tuning, and cost management for network operations

Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, standards, and procedures

Manage network change control processes to minimize downtime and risk

Qualification

Network engineeringNetwork securityCloud networkingLeadershipNetwork hardware proficiencyTroubleshooting skillsNetwork automationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

7+ years of progressive network engineering experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role

Expert-level understanding of: Layer 2/3 networking (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VLANs, STP), Network security (VPN, ACLs), Wireless networking and controller-based solutions, DNS, DHCP, Web Application Firewall, NTP, SD-WAN, VPN

Proficiency with network hardware from major vendors (Juniper, Aruba, Cisco, Ivanti, etc.)

Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and documentation abilities