Senior Manager, Network Operations

Marqeta

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Ontario, CanadaBritish Columbia, Canada
Salary
$177,100–$221,400 / yr
Posted
37 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $199k
$117k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays more than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $143,583–$196,187 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $199k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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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 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $136,100–$170,100 across 17 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Manager, Network Operations

As Marqeta’s Senior Manager of Network Operations, you will lead a team through critical infrastructure modernization from traditional data centers to cloud-native architecture while maintaining 99.999% uptime. Responsibilities include managing AWS-based cloud network infrastructure and physical Points of Presence (POPs), driving automation initiatives with Terraform, and ensuring reliability across all operations. You’ll leverage expertise in Cisco switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and AWS cloud networking to optimize performance and security. This role demands hands-on technical skills alongside strategic leadership, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and collaboration across teams. Experience in network engineering, team management, and infrastructure-as-code practices is essential, with preference for those familiar with PCI-DSS compliance and SD-WAN technologies.

What you'll do

  • Lead the modernization of Marqeta's infrastructure from traditional data centers to a cloud-native architecture.
  • Drive automation initiatives using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices for network operations.
  • Ensure 99.999% uptime through proactive monitoring, incident response, and continuous optimization.
  • Design secure and scalable network solutions that support Marqeta’s growth and evolving business needs.
  • Manage AWS cloud networking components including VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, and more for resilience.
  • Oversee the corporate network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity across all remote office locations.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of network engineering experience in production environments.
  • At least 3 years of experience leading and developing technical teams.
  • Hands-on expertise with Cisco switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and data center infrastructure.
  • Deep knowledge of AWS cloud networking including VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect.
  • Track record of maintaining high-availability networks at 99.9%+ uptime.
  • Experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code practices.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience.

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