Manager, Networking – Core Networking

Forward Air Corporation

. Lead, mentor, develop, and provide technical direction to the Core Networking team .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in enterprise networking, including LAN, WAN, cloud networking, and security services, while leading teams and managing complex network infrastructures. Proficient in developing network strategies, standards, and policies to ensure secure and resilient network environments.

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Enterprise Networking ExperienceNetwork Architecture DesignRouting And Switching ExpertiseNetwork Security SolutionsLeadership And Team Management

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Hard Skills

LANWANMPLSCloud NetworkingRouting TechnologiesSwitching TechnologiesVPN TechnologiesFirewall SolutionsLoad Balancing TechnologiesData Center Networking

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder InfluenceProblem SolvingConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Cisco FirepowerPalo AltoCheck PointFortinetCisco ISR/ASRMerakiAristaVeloCloudMicrosoft O365Web Conferencing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNPCCIEPalo Alto CertificationFortinet CertificationAWS CertificationAzure Certification

Industry Keywords

Network StandardsArchitecture FrameworksCapacity PlanningInfrastructure ImprovementAutomationDevOps PracticesInfrastructure-as-CodeOperational ProceduresTechnical DocumentationDisaster Recovery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsLinuxSwitchingVoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, develop, and provide technical direction to the Core Networking team
Develop and execute the organization's global network strategy across LAN, WAN, wireless, internet, MPLS, cloud networking, VoIP, and security services
Design, implement, administer, and support enterprise networking technologies across global data center and branch environments
Develop and maintain network standards, policies, architecture frameworks, and technology roadmaps
Ensure secure, resilient, scalable, and highly available network environments through monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning
Lead network expansion, modernization, and infrastructure improvement initiatives
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex incidents involving routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, DNS, VPN connectivity, and related services
Serve as senior escalation point and incident owner for critical networking and infrastructure issues through resolution and root cause analysis
Partner with Infrastructure, Systems, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Facilities Networking, Support teams, business stakeholders, and third-party providers
Evaluate and oversee implementation of emerging networking technologies, hardware, and software platforms
Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, service agreements, and partner performance
Maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, operational procedures, and configuration standards
Improve efficiency through automation, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code methodologies
Lead infrastructure health assessments and recommend improvements to reliability, performance, scalability, and security
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Palo Alto, Fortinet, AWS, Azure, or other relevant networking certifications preferred
7+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience, including leadership or team management responsibilities
Deep understanding of enterprise network architecture including WAN/LAN, MPLS, internet connectivity, network security, cloud networking, and resilient global network design
Advanced expertise with routing and switching technologies, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, route maps, ACLs, route redistribution, traffic engineering, VLANs, STP, and PoE
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting modern data center networking technologies, including Spine-Leaf architecture, VXLAN, and EVPN
Experience with VPN technologies including IPsec and multi-vendor environments
Experience implementing and supporting enterprise firewall and network access control solutions, including Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, and Cisco ISE
Strong knowledge of internal, external, and global load-balancing technologies
Ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and communicate with technical and executive audiences
Working knowledge of DNS, DHCP, storage networking (FCoE, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP), disaster recovery, Active Directory, and Windows/Linux server environments preferred
Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
Proficient with Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and web conferencing tools (Teams, Zoom, Webex)
Experience with Cisco ISR/ASR, DMVPN, Meraki, Arista, and VeloCloud preferred