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Technical Manager, Network Engineering

PageUp Desc Code INF - Technical Manager, Network Engineering

Function INF - Information Technology

Subfunction Network & Telecommunication Services

Discipline Network Engineering

Career Track T - Technical/STEM

Career Track Level Management / Leadership - Level 2

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 05

RANGE $102488 - $215224

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 05B

RANGE $124593 - $193119

Classification Information

Network Engineering

Network Engineering designs, plans, integrates, maintains, and supports network architecture. Works with stakeholders across the university to evaluate network systems and identify appropriate solutions.

Management / Leadership

Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 2

Manager: Responsible for leading a team of professionals and/or support employees. Has full responsibility for team output. Focuses on implementing and executing strategies within their own department or team.

T - Technical/STEM

Technical roles, including technology and research.

Position Summary

The Technical Manager within Network Engineering is responsible for leading a team of network engineers and technicians to design, implement, and maintain the university’s network infrastructure. This position focuses on ensuring the team’s efforts align with the strategic goals of the institution, overseeing the development and integration of network systems, and managing the day-to-day operations of the network engineering team. The Technical Manager plays a critical role in guiding the team through complex technical challenges, optimizing network performance, and ensuring the security and scalability of network components, such as switches, routers, firewalls, and cloud integration. As a manager, this role involves overseeing the professional development of team members, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring that the team is adequately trained and resourced to meet operational demands. The Technical Manager is responsible for setting goals and performance expectations, coordinating team schedules and workflows, and managing resources to support network projects and improvements. This includes fostering collaboration across departments and working with senior leadership to ensure that network engineering initiatives are aligned with the broader technology strategy of the university. The Technical Manager within Network Engineering also plays a key role in developing and executing strategies for network architecture and infrastructure improvements. They are responsible for evaluating new technologies, recommending solutions for network optimization, and ensuring the integration of emerging tools and platforms into the existing network infrastructure. The manager acts as a liaison between the network engineering team and other IT departments, ensuring that network systems support the university’s objectives for data security, communication, and service delivery. This leadership position requires a strong technical background, excellent management skills, and the ability to drive the successful execution of network engineering projects.