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Clayton

Network Engineering Manager

Clayton

. Manage the day-to-day operations and delivery of network engineering services supporting Clayton’s enterprise network .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeMaryville • Tennessee • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in network engineering leadership, managing complex enterprise environments, and driving network modernization initiatives. Proficient in developing high-performing teams and implementing automation and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Network Engineering LeadershipEnterprise Networking ExpertiseRouting And SwitchingCloud NetworkingStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
LAN/WANWi-FiVoIPSD-WANNetwork Performance MonitoringNetwork Policies And ProceduresAutomationInfrastructure-As-CodeRisk AssessmentCapacity Planning
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsMentorship
Tools & Technologies
CiscoArubaMerakiPythonTerraformExpressRouteDirect ConnectVPNUnified CommunicationsNetwork Monitoring
Industry Keywords
Network OperationsCompliance RequirementsCybersecurityTechnology ContractsVendor Relationships

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudCyber SecurityFirewallsPythonSwitchingTerraformVoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage the day-to-day operations and delivery of network engineering services supporting Clayton’s enterprise network
  • Lead network engineers, coordinate team priorities, and partner with network architecture and technology leadership
  • Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and coaching to network engineers
  • Manage network operations, maintenance, and issue resolution to maintain availability, performance, and compliance
  • Partner with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application teams on end-to-end technology solutions
  • Coordinate project intake, prioritize work, assign resources, and manage delivery across network initiatives
  • Track budget expenditures, team capacity, metrics, and reporting
  • Implement automation, standardization, and process improvements
  • Communicate operational performance, project progress, risks, and resource needs to leadership and stakeholders
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
  • Recommend improvements and support Clayton’s network modernization roadmap
  • Translate enterprise network strategy into team objectives and actionable delivery plans
  • Build partnerships across Enterprise Technology Operations, Security, and other Technology teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering
  • 5+ years in a leadership role within a large, complex enterprise environment
  • Proven success leading distributed network teams across multiple domains, including LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VoIP, SD-WAN, and Cloud Networking
  • Ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
  • Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Deep technical understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, unified communications, and network performance monitoring
  • Experience developing and enforcing network policies, procedures, and standards aligned with cybersecurity and compliance requirements
  • High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information
  • Ability to operate in dynamic environments while balancing project delivery, team development, and operational needs
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, distributed technical teams
  • Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking, including Cisco, Aruba, wireless infrastructure, Meraki, SD-WAN, cloud networking, network security, voice and unified communications, and network monitoring/observability
  • Understanding of automation and Infrastructure-as-Code using Python, Terraform, or equivalent tools
  • Working knowledge of cloud networking architecture and hybrid connectivity, including ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and VPN/Transit gateways
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
  • Experience with risk assessment, prioritization, and capacity planning for enterprise-scale environments
  • Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and technology contracts

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Quarterly profit share bonus program
  • Onsite gym with variety of classes
  • Wellness programs
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Equal opportunity employer