Network Solutions Manager

About Dimensional:  

Dimensional was built around a set of ideas bigger than the firm itself. With a confidence in markets, deep connections to the academic community, and a focus on implementation, we go where the science leads, and continue to pursue new insights, both large and small, that can benefit our clients.  

The Technology Department at Dimensional leverages the rapidly evolving state of the art to engineer scalable, innovative, and research driven solutions to improve our client’s financial lives.    

You may be a fit for this role if you:  

• Are open-minded, curious, and resourceful  

• Are passionate about/stay current with modern technologies   

• Solve problems systematically and transparently  

• Share ideas, solicit/integrate feedback, design and solve collaboratively  

• Take an engineering approach and demonstrate automation and security mindsets  

What you might work on:

• Lead, manage, and transform a global team of network engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and development opportunities to support career growth and operational excellence.
• Design, deploy, and manage a resilient global network infrastructure, including data centers and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Develop and implement network strategies and architectures for Hybrid Cloud environments, leveraging network virtualization and micro-segmentation technologies.
• Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, utilizing tools like Ansible and Terraform to automate network provisioning, configuration, and management tasks, ensuring scalable and repeatable processes.
• Oversee the management of core networking protocols and services, including BGP and MPLS, optimizing routing and traffic management to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into network solutions that support enterprise goals.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement of network services and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to network security and data protection.
• Stay abreast of emerging networking and AI technologies and trends, assessing their potential impact on the organization and driving innovation in network services and architecture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent relevant career experience); advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering and operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing a global team.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing complex network infrastructures, including experience with VXLAN, BGP, MPLS, hybrid cloud environments and micro-segmentation.
• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering an environment of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Competencies:

• Experience collaborating with cybersecurity teams to implement a Zero Trust security model.
• A strong interest or background in leveraging AI-driven tools and automation solutions to optimize network monitoring, troubleshooting, and overall operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with leveraging AI technologies to drive improvements in network operations, security posture, and infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with standards bodies such as NIST 800-37, CIS, SANS, etc.
• Experience with next generation Firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint) VMWare, NSX, VRA.

• Strong working knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VLANs, QoS, and IPv4/IPv6 fundamentals.

• Knowledgeable of WAN design to support real time video streaming, as well as other requirements particular to supporting large video file data transfer.
• Experience with network monitoring tools including SolarWinds, ELK, and Grafana.
• Experience with Unified Communications / Telephony systems including Cisco, Microsoft Teams, and voice recording tools.
• Experience with video conferencing technology including Zoom, Webex, and Microsoft Teams.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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