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You will manage a team of network engineers, serve as the main escalation point for network reliability, infrastructure expansion and observability, and oversee the structured cabling and site deployment work that supports new and expanding locations. As Saronic scales, you will grow the function into dedicated network operations center (NOC), site deployment and integration teams, and drive our shift toward infrastructure as code and automation.\nYou are a hands-on leader who combines technical depth with people management and strategic planning. As Saronic grows, you will build the team, processes and standards that keep our network optimized and secure at scale.\nResponsibilities\nLead and develop a team of network engineers ranging from associate to staff level, with full accountability for hiring, development, performance and retention.\n\nSet goals and expectations, run regular 1:1s and performance reviews, and make compensation and leveling recommendations.\n\nBuild and scale the function into dedicated NOC, site deployment and integration teams, including staffing and coverage models.\n\nOwn operational delivery and KPIs for network operations, including SLAs, uptime, change success rate and project delivery.\n\nServe as the main escalation point for network incidents, reliability and infrastructure expansion, and build incident response processes with clear severity tiers, escalation paths, runbooks and post-incident reviews to reduce time to resolution.\n\nOwn the monitoring, alerting and observability strategy, including tooling, tuning and dashboards.\n\nDrive adoption of infrastructure as code and automation using tools like Terraform and Ansible (or similar), including version-controlled configuration and standardized change workflows.\n\nDefine network configuration and design standards, and coordinate change management so that changes are reviewed, approved and communicated.\n\nDrive the multi-quarter network roadmap, including capacity planning, lifecycle management and compliance initiatives (such as NIST 800-171, DFARS, CMMC and ITAR) where applicable.\n\nPlan and oversee network expansion for new and renovated sites, working with construction, facilities and contractors from design through commissioning.\n\nEstablish structured cabling standards and develop deployment playbooks for staging, installing and validating network equipment at new sites and during technology refreshes.\n\nLead network integration for acquired companies, including on-site assessments of acquired environments, sequenced integration plans, network cutovers and a reusable integration playbook.\n\nManage the team budget, vendor relationships and procurement within delegated authority, including cabling contractors and telecom vendors.\n\nPartner with peer managers in IT, Security and Engineering, and with senior and staff engineers on technical strategy, network segmentation, access control and security policy.\n\nMaintain network documentation, including topology diagrams, IP schemas and operating procedures, and support audits as needed.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).\n\n7+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience, including experience leading engineers or technical teams.\n\nExperience with hiring, performance management and developing engineers at a range of experience levels.\n\nDemonstrated expertise in LAN and WAN design, routing and switching, wireless, and network security fundamentals.\n\nExperience overseeing network operations, including incident management and monitoring, alerting and observability platforms.\n\nExperience with network automation and infrastructure as code, or a demonstrated ability to drive their adoption within a team.\n\nWorking knowledge of structured cabling and low-voltage infrastructure standards, including TIA-568 and TIA-569.\n\nExperience coordinating network deployments for new facilities with construction, facilities and contractor teams.\n\nExperience managing budgets, vendors and procurement.\n\nStrong project management skills across concurrent, geographically distributed projects.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.\n\nStrong operational rigor and sound judgment when problem solving under pressure.\n\nDesired Qualifications\nIndustry certifications such as CCNP or equivalent, or BICSI credentials.\n\nExperience with IT service management platforms for ticket management and SLA reporting.\n\nExperience supporting network integration for acquired companies, carve-outs or multi-site consolidations.\n\nBackground supporting global or multi-site enterprise environments.\n\nExperience supporting networks in hybrid or cloud environments, such as AWS/AWS GovCloud or Azure.\n\nExperience working in a defense, aerospace or other regulated environment, with familiarity with frameworks such as NIST 800-171 or CMMC.\n\nWillingness and eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance.\n\nPhysical Demands:\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\n\nOccasional standing and walking within the office\n\nManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment\n\nVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports\n\nOccasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies\n\nLifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)\n\nBenefits:\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents\nTime Off: Generous PTO and Holidays\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\nPet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\nSaronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees\nIf this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nSaronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. 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