Signature Aviation · 14 hours ago
Network Manager
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSignature Aviation is seeking a collaborative and visionary Network Manager to join their IT leadership team. This role is pivotal in driving the enterprise networking strategy, ensuring the network infrastructure is secure, scalable, and optimized to support organizational goals while leading a high-performing network engineering team.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Drive the strategic direction of our enterprise-wide network infrastructure, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, to ensure robust connectivity and performance
Develop and enforce network principles, standards, and policies to drive scalability, security, and reliability across all network operations
Drive innovation in network design by leveraging technologies like SD-WAN, wireless, LTE, private 5G, SAASE, Azure networking components, and enterprise firewalls to enhance security, performance and agility
Oversee the uptime, monitoring, performance, security, and availability of enterprise network infrastructure, including SD-WAN, wireless, private LTE/5G, SAASE, Azure networking, and firewall systems
Manage network configurations, ensuring seamless integration between on-premises and cloud environments to support hybrid cloud strategies
Lead initiatives to optimize network performance, including bandwidth management, latency reduction, and secure connectivity for all users and applications
Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely updates, patches, and lifecycle management of network hardware and software
Lead and mentor a team of network engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture through coaching, skill development, and performance feedback (minimum 3 years of team leadership experience required)
Act as a hands-on leader, stepping in to troubleshoot complex network issues or support critical tasks when needed to maintain operational excellence
Work closely with development teams to ensure network infrastructure supports application deployment, performance, and security requirements, promoting seamless integration
Maintain network governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations, such as data protection and cybersecurity policies
Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of network infrastructure to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities
Enforce network segmentation, access controls, and data protection policies to safeguard sensitive information and systems
Maintain comprehensive documentation network diagrams and change management processes for all network-related activities to ensure transparency and compliance
Evaluate and implement emerging networking technologies, such as AI-driven network operations and automation tools, to enhance performance, security, and efficiency
Lead initiatives for network observability and proactive maintenance to anticipate and resolve issues before they impact operations
Continuously assess network architecture for optimization opportunities, ensuring scalability and readiness for future organizational needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
8+ years of experience in enterprise networking, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing technical teams
Proven expertise in enterprise routing, switching, wireless, private LTE/5G, SDwan, cloud networking, SAASE and firewall technologies
Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud environments and experience with on-premises to cloud transformation initiatives
Preferred
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Azure Network Engineer Associate
VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud Certification
Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP)
Company
Signature Aviation
Signature Aviation is the world’s preeminent aviation hospitality company, offering exceptional experiences and essential support services to business and private aviation guests.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tony Lefebvre
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Eshoo
Chief Financial Officer
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