Senior Manager, Network Operations
Marqeta · Remote · Remote - Ontario OR British Columbia ·
COMPENSATION
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- Senior Management Role
- Fully Remote (Canada)
- AWS + Cisco + Terraform
- Infrastructure Modernization
- 99.999% Uptime Focus
Lead the Network Operations team through a critical transition from traditional data center infrastructure to a scalable, cloud-native architecture. You will combine strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise to maintain industry-leading uptime while driving automation and architectural evolution.
The role oversees both AWS-based cloud network infrastructure and physical Points of Presence in colocation facilities. You will shape team careers, champion infrastructure-as-code practices, and ensure reliable connectivity for a distributed workforce.
What you'll do
- Lead network and software engineers, focusing on career development and technical excellence
- Drive infrastructure transformation from physical data centers to cloud-native architecture
- Architect and optimize AWS networking including VPCs, Transit Gateways, and Direct Connect
- Manage corporate network infrastructure, ISP relationships, and Cisco Meraki platforms
- Champion automation using Terraform to reduce manual operations and accelerate delivery
- Ensure 99.999% uptime through proactive monitoring and sharp incident response
- Negotiate contracts and SLAs with colocation providers and hardware vendors
What you'll need
- 7+ years of network engineering experience in production environments
- 3+ years of experience leading and developing technical teams
- Deep expertise with Cisco switching platforms and routing protocols like BGP and OSPF
- Practical knowledge of AWS cloud networking components and resilience design
- Experience architecting and managing Palo Alto Networks firewall deployments
- Proficiency with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
Nice to have
- Experience in payments, financial services, or highly regulated industries
- Familiarity with PCI-DSS or other compliance frameworks
- Industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or AWS Advanced Networking
- Hands-on experience with network observability tools and practices
- Background in leading infrastructure modernization or cloud migration initiatives
- Experience with SD-WAN technologies and distributed network architectures
Stack
- AWS
- Cisco
- Palo Alto Networks
- Terraform
- Cisco Meraki
- BGP
- OSPF
How you'll work
- Fully remote within Ontario or British Columbia, Canada
- Flexible First work environment policy
- Backfill for an existing vacancy
What you get
- Base salary range $177,100 - $221,400 CAD
- Annual performance-based bonuses
- Multiple health insurance options
- Flexible vacation time
- Retirement savings program with company contribution
- Equity in a publicly-traded company
- Monthly remote work stipend
- Annual development dollars for professional growth
- Up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
Hiring process
- Application submission
- Recruiter phone call
- Hiring manager video call
- Virtual onsite with 4-5 interviews
- Offer stage