Network Manager Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core. Our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by banks and credit unions of all sizes. We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels. Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated manager to oversee our client Transport and corporate office LAN network. This role will lead a team of network engineers responsible for supporting and maintaining the Candescent client-facing transport and corporate network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in network technologies, proven leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering high-availability network services at scale. This role will be responsible for overseeing the planning, deployment, monitoring, and optimization of client transport services, corporate office LAN seervices, ensuring reliability, scalability, and top-tier performance. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with architecture, operations, and client success teams to ensure our network consistently exceeds customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network engineers specializing in client transport systems. Drive performance management, technical development, and career growth. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Client Transport Network Oversight Manage the delivery and ongoing support of client transport services across the Candescent Network. Ensure high availability, performance, and fault-tolerance of client-facing transport systems. Oversee implementation of new client circuits, upgrades, and migration projects. Network Design & Planning Work closely with architects to evaluate and implement network design requirements. Translate business and client requirements into scalable transport solutions. Participate in capacity planning, routing policy decisions, and traffic engineering. Operations & Incident Management Coordinate incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation for transport-related issues. Develop and enforce operational best practices and SLAs for client services. Ensure 24×7 operational readiness with well-defined on-call procedures and escalation paths. Cross-Functional Collaboration Interface with sales, product, and customer support teams to ensure technical alignment with client needs. Act as a technical liaison for escalated customer transport issues.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role. Strong expertise in transport technologies such as, MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, and optical networking. Experience with equipment and platforms from major vendors (e.g., Palo Alto Full Stack, Fortinet Fortimanager, & Meraki

LAN/WIFI

). Proven experience in managing high-performing technical teams and driving operational excellence. Excellent communication, project management, and cross-team collaboration skills. Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job. EEO Statement Integrated into our shared values is Candescent’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance, and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment. Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes. Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core.