Senior Manager, Network Operations

Marqeta

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Ontario, CanadaBritish Columbia, Canada
Salary
$177,100–$221,400 / yr
Posted
25 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $199k
$121k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $143,569–$217,868 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $199k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Marqeta

Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides open API technology for businesses to create, issue, and manage customized payment cards, powering payment programs for fintech companies and enterprises. Industry: Financial Technology & Card Issuing

Marqeta currently has 17 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $158,550–$198,200 across 14 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Network Operations

As Senior Manager, Network Operations, you will lead a team of network and software engineers through a critical infrastructure modernization initiative. You will manage both AWS-based cloud network infrastructure and physical Points of Presence in colocation facilities while maintaining high availability standards. Your daily responsibilities include driving automation initiatives, managing corporate network infrastructure across multiple locations, overseeing Cisco Meraki platforms, and managing ISP relationships. To succeed, you must possess expertise in Cisco switching, Palo Alto firewalls, and AWS networking components like VPCs, Transit Gateways, and Direct Connect. You will utilize Terraform for infrastructure-as-code to reduce manual operations. The role focuses on transitioning traditional data center infrastructure toward a cloud-native architecture while ensuring reliable connectivity for a distributed workforce. You must be proficient in BGP, OSPF, and network automation to solve complex connectivity and security challenges.

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of network and software engineers through infrastructure modernization and cloud-native transitions.
  • Manage the migration from physical data centers to AWS-based cloud networking architecture.
  • Implement automation using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code to reduce manual operations.
  • Maintain 99.999% uptime for both cloud networks and physical Points of Presence (POPs).
  • Oversee corporate network infrastructure, including Cisco Meraki systems and global office connectivity.
  • Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service level agreements with providers like Equinix.
  • Resolve complex technical issues across hybrid environments involving Cisco switches and Palo Alto firewalls.

What we're looking for

  • You must have 7+ years of network engineering experience in production environments and at least 3 years leading technical teams.
  • You must be a Cisco expert proficient in switching platforms and routing protocols like BGP and OSPF.
  • You must have experience architecting and managing Palo Alto Networks firewall deployments.
  • You must possess deep knowledge of AWS cloud networking, including VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, CloudFront, and Route53.
  • You must be experienced with infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and have a strong foundation in network automation and scripting.
  • You must have a track record of maintaining high-availability networks at 99.9%+ uptime.
  • You must hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or possess equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Experience in payments/finance, PCI-DSS compliance, or certifications like CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, and AWS Advanced Networking are preferred.

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