Sr. Manager, Network Engineering

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Lead the transformation of enterprise networking through automation, cloud, and infrastructure-as-code. 

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Network Engineering to lead and evolve the network engineering function supporting our data centers, cloud platforms, and geographically distributed locations. 

This role leads a team of 7 engineers (including contractors) and is responsible for driving the strategy, modernization, and delivery of network infrastructure. You will play a key role in transforming networking into a scalable, automated, and software-driven platform, enabling the business to operate efficiently across a complex, distributed environment. 

As a Senior Manager, you will operate as both a people leader and domain owner, influencing technical direction and strategy, guiding architectural decisions, and partnering across infrastructure, cloud, and security teams. 

A critical focus of this role is to identify, reduce, and eliminate technology debt, modernizing legacy systems and establishing sustainable, automated networking practices. 

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

Support Distributed Business Operations at Scale 

• Ensure reliable connectivity (LAN & WAN) across large numbers of geographically distributed locations. 
• Design scalable solutions to support complex, multi-site environments. 

Lead and Scale a High-Performing Engineering Team 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers. 
• Build a culture centered on automation, accountability, and engineering excellence. 
• Drive hiring, onboarding, and long-term capability development. 
• Coach engineers and emerging leaders within the team. 

 Own Network Strategy & Platform Evolution 

• Help define and lead the execution of the network engineering strategy and roadmap. 
• Drive long-term improvements in scalability, resiliency, and maintainability. 
• Establish and enforce architecture standards and engineering best practices. 
• Lead initiatives to reduce technical debt and operational complexity. 

Drive Modern Infrastructure Practices 

• Champion treating infrastructure as software through Infrastructure as Code (IaC). 
• Lead adoption of Terraform and similar tools for network provisioning. 
• Integrate network infrastructure into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. 
• Promote engineering practices such as version control, peer review, and automated validation. 

Enable Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Networking 

• Oversee networking strategy and optimization across a multi-cloud environment (e.g., AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)). 
• Ensure seamless connectivity between cloud platforms, data centers, and distributed locations. 
• Partner with cloud and platform teams to support scalable hybrid architectures. 

Deliver Cross-Functional Initiatives 

• Lead delivery of network engineering projects and modernization efforts. 
• Partner with infrastructure, security, and cloud teams to deliver integrated solutions. 
• Balance strategic improvements with operational excellence (“keep the lights on”). 
• Ensure team is properly reporting time related to OpEx and CapEx and ensure timekeeping system is updated with reporting buckets. 
• Maintain vendor relationships to ensure proper technology, licensing, and support exists for team related areas. 

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a combination of education and relevant experience. 
• 10+ years of relevant work experience; 5+ years leading network engineering teams 
• Experience defining and driving network strategy and platform evolution. 
• Strong experience with enterprise networking across data centers and cloud environments. 
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar). 
• Experience integrating infrastructure into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or similar). 
• Experience supporting large-scale, distributed environments with many remote locations (LAN & WAN). Retail preferred but not required. 
• Experience working in Agile or DevOps-oriented organizations. 

Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate: $150,000 - $192,000/yr depending on background and experience.

This position is eligible to participate in the Guitar Center Company bonus program based on Company performance.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

About Guitar Center

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to craft lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

Why join us?

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

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