Sr Manager Core Technologies Connectivity Platforms
Core
Lead connectivity platforms supporting corporate, retail, and supply chain objectives by providing a resilient, secure, and reliable foundation across enterprise network, firewall, cloud networking, wireless, SD-WAN, and voice services.
Role type
Senior Manager, Core Technologies Connectivity Platforms
Builds
Enterprise network, firewall, cloud networking, wireless, SD-WAN, and voice services for corporate, retail, and supply chain operations
Domain
Retail / Enterprise IT Infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise network architecture, Telecom engineering, Network security, Cloud networking, Vendor management, Budget management, Incident response, Team leadership, Strategic planning, Financial acumen
Preferred skills
CCNP/CCIE/PCNSE certifications, Fortinet platform expertise, Wi-Fi 6/6E knowledge, SASE concepts, PCI/SOX compliance experience (via careerplan.io/jobs/R338378-1-sr-manager-core-technologies-connectivity-platforms-at-academy)
Technologies
SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, FortiGate, FortiManager, SolarWinds, Dynatrace, GCP, Azure, AWS, Next-generation firewalls
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver annual operating plans and technology roadmaps for network and telecom platforms; oversee solution evaluation, design, and platform health monitoring; lead major incident response, root cause analysis, and problem management; manage budgets, vendors, service levels, and project portfolios; build and develop high-performing technical teams; negotiate contracts and statements of work with managed service providers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities