Manager Network Engineering, Network Design & Operations

Managing a team of network engineers and contractors, focusing on Sparks, NV, including our Gigafactory, warehouses, and upcoming new factories' network infrastructure. This role requires a technical manager with hands-on experience who leads by example and mentors/grows the team

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational requests and prioritize tasks efficiently
• Plan and execute major network refresh initiatives
• Lead new network build-out projects (wired, wireless, public/private cellular)
• Support IT construction initiatives and infrastructure expansion
• Improve and maintain network operations processes for consistency
• Enhance network automation and monitoring capabilities
• Manage vendor relationships for maintenance and new builds
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership
• Serve as an escalation point for critical network issues
• Maintain safety compliance and be comfortable with extensive on-site walking

Requirements

• 5+ years of Network Management experience
• 5+ years of Network Engineering experience
• Extensive experience in IP networking, L2/L3 network protocols (spanning-tree, OSPF, BGP), TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, end to end QOS, VLAN, VRRP, LACP, MC-LAG, EVPN with VXLAN, ACL, application flow, NAC, and infrastructure cabling
• Extensive experience with multi-vendor switching technologies including Juniper, Arista, and Cisco
• Experience with multi-vendor wireless technologies including Aruba and Mist
• Experience with Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet internal firewall services
• Experience with various tools such as Protocol Analyzer, SNMP, Netflow, IPAM, RADIUS, Splunk, network taps, and load/stress testing
• Experience with developing scripts to automate infrastructure deployment and collect metrics
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program