Information Technology Network Manager

We are seeking an experienced IT Network Manager to lead a team responsible for the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of wide-area network (WAN) solutions supporting a large, distributed environment. This role blends people leadership, technical oversight, and strategic planning, with a strong focus on collaboration, resiliency, and security.

As a people-first leader, you will guide and develop a team of network engineers while partnering closely with IT and business stakeholders to ensure network solutions align with organizational needs. While you won’t be hands-on day to day, your technical depth will allow you to provide direction, remove obstacles, and support sound engineering decisions.

This position follows a hybrid schedule
, combining remote work with onsite presence as needed at corporate locations in the St. Louis area.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of network engineers through coaching, feedback, and career development
• Create an environment rooted in trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and recognition
• Translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable information for non-technical partners
• Encourage strong collaboration across IT teams and business units
• Promote secure-by-design thinking in all decisions and initiatives
• Set direction for WAN engineering efforts, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, and secure
• Guide the design and delivery of network architectures and related infrastructure projects
• Partner with internal teams to align network initiatives with broader technology and business goals
• Work with vendors and procurement partners on solution evaluations, roadmap planning, and contract input
• Provide leadership during escalations, balancing urgency, risk, and long-term stability
• Support project execution using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies

This role may occasionally require flexibility in work hours to support planning or critical initiatives.

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
• Residence in St. Louis, Missouri, or the surrounding area
• 6+ years of experience in IT or network engineering roles
• 2+ years of direct people management experience, including performance management and hiring
• Experience leading infrastructure or network-focused projects
• Background managing or leading network teams in large, complex environments
• Strong vendor and partner management experience
• Working knowledge of core network technologies (LAN/WAN, routing & switching, VPN, DNS, DHCP, wireless)
• Experience with IT service or project management tools such as Jira and/or Service Now
• Demonstrated commitment to security and risk awareness in daily work

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience supporting branch or remote network infrastructure
• Strong understanding of WAN and SD-WAN technologies
• Experience leading teams responsible for remote access network solutions
• Ability to create dashboards, reports, or operational insights using service management tools

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where you’ll influence both people and technology outcomes. You’ll work alongside talented professionals, contribute to meaningful infrastructure decisions, and have room to grow within a stable, forward-thinking organization.

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings support, paid time off, and flexibility through a hybrid work model.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is W-2 only and is not open to subcontractors, consultants, or third-party candidates.