Senior Manager, Global Network Operations

Align Technology, Inc.

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Business Support, Capacity and Performance Management, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DNS (Domain Name System), Failover, Firewalls, High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Local Area Network (LAN), Manufacturing, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Operational Audit, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Root Cause Analysis, Security Infrastructure, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wi-Fi, Wide Area Network (WAN)
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
7 days ago

This position is ideal for senior-level network engineering leaders to join the Global Infrastructure and Network team as a Senior Manager, Global Network Operations, delivery, and continuous improvement of global network services across enterprise, cloud, and manufacturing environments.

Partnering with cross-functional teams including Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure, you will ensure secure, reliable, and scalable network operations while driving the transformation from traditional network support to a modern, automated, and platform-driven organization. This role is critical in enabling business continuity, cloud transformation, and Zero Trust security strategy at global scale.

Role expectations

•       Lead 24x7 global network operations across multiple regions, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and cloud connectivity services.

•       Own and drive operational KPIs (uptime, latency, packet loss, incident response, MTTR) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

•       Lead implementation and operations of Zero Trust network architecture, including identity-based segmentation, NAC, and firewall policy management.

•       Operate hybrid cloud networking across on-prem and cloud environments (Azure and AWS), routing, private endpoints, and DNS.

•       Ensure resilient connectivity leveraging SD-WAN, VPN, and private interconnects.

•       Drive adoption of network automation and API-driven operations; evolve capabilities toward Network as a Service (NaaS) and integrate provisioning into CI/CD pipelines.

•       Establish observability frameworks (metrics, logs, traces) and lead ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management processes.

•       Drive proactive operations through analytics and AIOps capabilities; lead root cause analysis and implement systemic improvements.

•       Manage network capacity planning, performance optimization, and resilience testing, including failover validation.

•       Collaborate with Cloud, Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to support business initiatives such as cloud migration and digital transformation.

•       Provide technical leadership in architecture reviews and strategic initiatives.

•       Lead and develop a global team of network engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, automation, and continuous improvement.

•       Manage hiring, performance, mentoring, and succession planning for the team.

What were looking for

•          Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Experience: 

•       10+ years of experience in network engineering and operations

•       5+ years of leadership experience managing global teams

Technical Skills: 

•       Deep expertise in enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, Wi-Fi)

•       Strong experience with SD-WAN architectures

•       Network security expertise (firewalls, NAC, segmentation, Zero Trust)

•       Cloud networking experience (Azure and/or AWS)

•       Experience with network automation (APIs, Ansible, Python, or similar)

•       Experience operating in 24x7 global environments

Leadership & Communication

•       Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

•       Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

•       Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive transformation

Teamwork: 

•       Ability to lead globally distributed teams

•       Strong collaboration across technical and business functions

 

About the Company

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Align Technology, Inc.