Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates Corporation is a global diversified industrial company that provides advanced power transmission and fluid transfer solutions by skillfully engineering products and services that reduce the total cost of ownership for a wide variety of applications. Our products and services serve customers in five key end market segments: Energy/Exploration/Extraction, Infrastructure & Agriculture, Transportation, Automotive, and Process & Specialty. As an engineering leader with a strong foundation in research and development, Gates is committed to advancing the science of motion performance by developing safe, forward-thinking products, services, systems, and solutions, as well as fostering long-term customer and employee relationships. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Gates employs over 14,000 people across 106 locations in 30 countries.

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Position Summary

The Global Network Manager position will be responsible for managing a globally distributed group of network engineers, architecting, developing and implementing and supporting network infrastructure, security and telephony solutions, and delivering global and regional infrastructure projects.

The Global IT Network Manager will serve as the network solution architecture lead, recommending strategy, and developing innovative solutions to continually progress and advance the global infrastructure across LAN, WAN, Wireless, Security, Data Centre, Cloud, collaboration and telephony solutions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.

1

50%

Responsible for the solution architecture, implementation, and evolution of the Global Network including Data Center and Cloud networks, VoIP, Collaboration and Security systems

2

20%

Remains informed of new technical developments and trends in the industry, make recommendations to management on desirable network solutions and opportunities, and lastly research, evaluate and document new products and tools.

3

10%

Ensures the network team follows the correct defined standards, procedures, policies and documentation requirements across project phases.

4

10%

Guides the network team through the development, testing and implementation stages and review the completed work effectively.

5

10%

Engage and solve technical issues as an escalation for both operational and project issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for 6 to 7 network and voice engineers. This role will also be expected to function as a lead role to coordinate work and set overall strategy.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Educated to degree level or similar experience, in a Computer Science subject or related equivalent
CCNP, CCIE, or similar experience
Proven and demonstrable experience in the design, delivery and support of enterprise LAN, WAN, Wireless solutions
Design, delivery and support of data center and cloud networking solutions
Design, delivery and support of network security, firewalls and VPN solutions
Design, delivery and support of telephony and collaboration systems, ideally Microsoft Teams Voice
Level 3 support experience and leading troubleshooting of complex issues
Routing TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, PPP, IPVPN, VoIP, RTP, Multicast, RADIUS, TACACS+
EIGRP, BGP, MPLS
VPNs (IPSec and SSL)
Cisco routers, LAN Switches and Wireless LAN controllers
Cisco Meraki solutions
Cisco Data Center design and ideally knowledge of Nexus switches
Security design and device hardening
SASE solutions and design
Knowledge and experience of cloud security vendors such as Zscaler or Netskope
Palo Alto Firewalls
Palo Alto URL Filtering, Global Protect, Wildfire, Threat Prevention
Administration and Reporting
Knowledge of ITILv3
Disaster Recovery Services and Procedures
Project management experience of global, complex projects
Must have experience of managing 3rd party suppliers & service providers across multiple sites & countries

Required Skills

Advanced communication skills, written and verbal, across all levels of the business
Able to discuss complex technical solutions with non-technical stakeholders
Experience in troubleshooting and ability to understand and implement client requirements.
Experience in partnering with business leaders on developing and driving global initiatives.
High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships.
Demonstrated understanding of regulatory environments
Demonstrated business acumen
Change management leadership capability
Experience with acquisition integration preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and other ERP systems, such as Oracle.
Ability to travel internationally as defined by the Business
Knowledge of collaboration and conference platforms
Knowledge of IVRs, Auto attendants, Hunt Groups
Knowledge of telecommunication protocols (SIP, TDM)
Advanced problem-solving skills.
Ability to assume leadership duties in leading implementation and/or design
Strong, resilient individual capable of dealing with the typical tensions that arise within a IT service environment
Must be self-motivated without the need for micromanagement
Excellent organizational skills
Confident & customer focused
Easily adapts to differing cultures
Team player, with drive and enthusiasm
Customer Service focused
Highly organized individual
Language: English - fluently, both written and verbal

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000
Full-Time
Bonus Eligible
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
Tuition Reimbursement

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers" diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

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