Network Manager

Summary

Join Sysco's Infrastructure & Technology team as a Network Manager for European operations. Lead the design, development, and optimization of high-performance network solutions. Manage a small team, collaborate with vendors, and contribute to strategic planning. Ensure network infrastructure is resilient, scalable, and compliant. Provide subject matter expertise on projects and operational activities. This is a remote, full-time, permanent position based in Europe.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Extensive network architecture experience in enterprise environments ( eg. 300+ sites / 85k end users)
• Strong understanding of enterprise-grade LAN, WAN, VPN, security, wireless, and load balancing technologies
• Proven experience with team leadership and stakeholder management
• Experience working in hybrid or fully remote environments
• Cisco switching, routing, and wireless: Catalyst, Nexus, StackWise, FlexStack, VSS
• Network security: Cisco ASA, Checkpoint firewalls, TACACS
• Load balancing: F5
• Monitoring: SolarWinds, Infoblox, packet sniffing tools
• Remote/cloud services: AWS, Azure
• Routing/switching protocols: BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, VRF
• Strong experience with network documentation (Visio) and project lifecycle management
• Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Calm under pressure and comfortable with 24/7 operational responsibility when required
• Strong time management and team collaboration capabilities

Responsibilities

• Design & Strategy Lead the design, evaluation, and documentation of complex network solutions including WAN, LAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, security, and load balancing
• Act as the SME for network architecture across the region, ensuring best practices and operational excellence
• Lead network-related projects from concept through to implementation, including SOWs, design documentation, and post-deployment support
• Ensure network infrastructure is resilient, scalable, and compliant with Sysco’s enterprise standards
• Participate in enterprise-wide strategy and design sessions, contributing to long-term infrastructure planning
• Management & Leadership Manage and develop a cohesive European network team, including mentoring and performance reviews
• Deliver against agreed KPIs within budget and timelines
• Support the development of network reference architectures and tools
• Provide leadership in day-to-day team activities and stakeholder management
• Operations & Support Oversee operational elements including network security, firewall administration, and compliance reviews
• Lead the on-call rotation and respond to critical incidents where needed
• Monitor and maintain enterprise infrastructure across local sites, remote offices, and data centres
• Support and optimize LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud-integrated services
• Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with external vendors, telecom carriers, and managed services partners to deliver infrastructure requirements
• Provide clear status updates to PMO, internal customers, and senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred: Advanced degree and/or Network Certifications (CCNP, CCIE)

Benefits

• Remote (Europe-based)
• Limited, as required
• Remote-first, in line with Sysco’s global infrastructure model