Network Manager

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Job Description:

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 the platforms that power the innovative, research-driven financial and technical products to improve our client's financial lives. As the manager of the Network Engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our network infrastructure and automation using industry-standard tools and best practices. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to ensure that our infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure.

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

• Demonstrate an engineering and security first mindset

What you might work on:

• Lead and manage 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 technologies such as VXLAN for network virtualization and segmentation.

• Lead the deployment and management of micro-segmentation methods to protect network traffic and improve performance by isolating workloads and limiting lateral movement of threats.

• 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 and negotiate contracts 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.

• Lead incident response and root cause analysis for network issues, implementing preventive measures to minimize downtime and impact on business operations.

• Stay abreast of emerging networking 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; 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.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels across the organization.

• Willingness to travel as required to support global operations and initiatives.

Preferred Competencies:

• Experience with implementing a Zero Trust security model

• Track record of implementing NIST 800-37, CIS, SANS, and other security controls

• Experience with Palo Alto Firewall, VMWare, NSX, VRA.

• Familiarity with principles of WAN design to support real time video streaming, as well as other requirements particular to supporting large video file data transfer

• Familiarity 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.

Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.