Network Manager

Network Manager at Kerry Search Partners Network Manager at Kerry Search Partners in Newark, California Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Senior Network Manager We are partnering with a leading global technology organization at the forefront of innovation within the electronics and semiconductor ecosystem to hire an Enterprise Network Manager. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-wide network security strategy, architecture, and operations across a complex, global environment. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in large-scale environments and is passionate about modernizing network security through Zero Trust and SASE frameworks. The Role As Enterprise Network Manager, you will own and lead network security initiatives across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will act as a key technical authority while managing a distributed team of engineers and partnering closely with cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership responsibility, requiring someone who can both architect solutions and guide teams through execution. Key Responsibilities Lead enterprise network security architecture, design, and deployment across global environments Drive implementation of SASE and Zero Trust strategies, aligning security with user experience and business needs Oversee technologies including next-generation firewalls, secure remote access, VPNs, and threat prevention Manage and optimize solutions across Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama, Prisma) and Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) Ensure secure integration with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS applications Own day-to-day network security operations including incident response, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement Lead, mentor, and develop a globally distributed team of network/security engineers Partner with internal stakeholders and leadership, translating technical concepts into business impact Drive vendor engagement, project delivery, and prioritization across multiple initiatives What We're Looking For 10+ years of experience in networking and network security, with leadership experience managing teams Strong hands-on expertise with: Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect, Threat Prevention), Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA; ZDX a plus), Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP) Proven experience in large-scale enterprise environments Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust and/or SASE architectures Strong understanding of cloud networking and hybrid environments Nice to

Have:

Experience with SD-WAN solutions Certifications (PCNSE, CCNP, CISSP, Zscaler) Background in regulated or complex global organizations