Network and Security Manager

Daimler Truck North America
parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k), relocation assistance, company vehicle
United States, Oregon, Portland
Jun 03, 2025
Inside the Role We are seeking a skilled Network and Security Manager to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization's network infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring optimal network performance, security, and availability while managing a team of network professionals. The ideal candidate will have expertise in networking technologies, architecture, troubleshooting, and leadership. The Network and Security Manager oversees network operations (Enterprise and Automation) and planning for Canada, USA and Mexico along with the management of external supporting providers. This person is responsible for planning, developing, maintaining and taking care of end of life for networks. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a global open mindset. You are results driven, well versed in cutting-edge IT Technology and innovations and has the ability to evaluate new technologies, testing and adopting the best ones that fulfil business needs. Also, this person has solid experience enabling outsourcing operations and at the same time taking care that the current operations fulfill the established SLA's. Experience in strategically restructuring and evolving Infrastructure Operations areas is a must. Must be customer oriented and experienced working with multiple projects while keeping IT operations running in a controlled and smooth way. They should be able to prioritize their activities and assign the right task to the right people. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of$144,000.00 - $184,000.00 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program;eligible for the use of a company vehicle; 401k companycontribution with company match up to 6% as well asnon-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% dependingon age.;starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendarholidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employeeassistance program; comprehensive health care plansand wellness programs; onsite fitness (at somelocations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid timeoff;short-termand long-term disability plans. What You Drive at DTNA Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Monitor network performance, identifying and resolving issues to maintain up-time. Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking equipment. Ensure network security by managing firewalls, VPNs, and access controls. Conduct regular assessments to optimize network performance and scalability. Collaborate with IT teams to support infrastructure projects and cloud integrations. Develop policies and procedures for network management and security compliance. Manage vendor relationships for network equipment, services, and upgrades. Lead and mentor a team of network engineers and administrators. Stay updated on the latest networking technologies and trends to enhance infrastructure. Lead and develop a team with passion and share common people goals Must have strong experience of managing external providers for delivering the best service quality and on the agreed SLA's Ensure effective monitoring, maintenance, and administration of the Network infrastructure for 100+ sites (offices, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and dealers) Ensures a smooth transition of services to a managed services provider making sure they fit the business needs. Assisting in implementing service methodologies including incident management, problem management, change management, capacity management Multimillion budget management experience Must have experience with outsourcing operating models sharing accountabilities and responsibilities across teams. Acts as an escalation point and help to manage incidents until resolution. It is required to have experience on building or restructuring IT Infrastructure areas Oversee coordination and communication with the various manufacturing plants to provide effective support on a day-to-day basis, while performing changes and/or while upgrading infrastructure components Ensure maintenance of effective 24/7 plant DC and NW operations Ensure effective coordination with multiple application teams for implementing projects or accomplishing new demands. Knowledge You Should Bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or similar, from an accredited college/university and 10+ years of related experience. 5 years of experience managing Network areas using Cisco technologies 5 years of leadership experience at different technical levels Must have good knowledge of Service Management frameworks and familiarity with ITIL Must have strong experience of managing vendors and MSP's Demonstrated ability to understand business and technical issues Strong background in performing organizational change management Experience in budget management Track record of improving complex processes and technologies Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term provider relationships Strong creative thinking abilities Ability to motivate a team of employees with diverse skill sets and backgrounds Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels An attached resume is required Exceptional Candidates Might Have Cisco certifications are preferred (CCNA, CCT, etc) #LI-RR1 #LI-Hybrid Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration. At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving. Additional Information Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.