How to hire a senior manager, network operations

How to hire a senior manager, network operations, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior manager, network operations hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior manager, network operations job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior manager, network operations
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The senior manager, network operations hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A senior manager, network operations's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior managers, network operations from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents senior manager, network operations salaries for various positions.

   Type of Senior Manager, Network Operations	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Manager, Network Operations	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$43-76
   System Technician	A system technician is a professional responsible for supporting users with issues related to the computer system. System technicians conduct appropriate diagnostics on computer issues and must be able to explain technical issues to clients or team members... Show more	$12-32
   Information Technology Administrator	An Information Technology (IT) administrator is a professional responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of an organization's IT systems and ensuring that the systems are running effectively. IT administrators must conduct consistent analyses of the computer system and install updates when needed... Show more	$24-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Network Infrastructure
   • SR
   • Incident Management
   • ITIL
   • Service Delivery
   • NOC
   • Provisioning
   • IP
   • Level Agreements
   • Network Performance
   • Business Development
   • MTTR
   • Network Management
   • RFP

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Citrix Xenapp environment for end users.
   • Manage transition from PBX to new MBX phone system.
   • Manage a Citrix MetaFrame XP server farm hosting numerous publish applications and web base utilities.
   • Develop and manage SLA reporting and analysis functions.
   • Lead project that evaluate and implement a firewall configuration management tool that assist with completing PCI and EI3PA audit requirements.
   • Order activity includes backhaul facilities to support SS7, IP, Ethernet, ATM & MPLS.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior manager, network operations job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A senior manager, network operations salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, senior managers, network operations' average salary in minnesota is 37% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior managers, network operations earn 44% less than senior-level senior managers, network operations.
   • Certifications. A senior manager, network operations with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a senior manager, network operations's salary.

   Average senior manager, network operations salary

   $120,427yearly

   $57.90 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior manager, network operations salary

   $90,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

4. Writing a senior manager, network operations job description

   A senior manager, network operations job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a senior manager, network operations job description:

   Senior manager, network operations job description example

   Posting Job Description
   
   This position is eligible to work in a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote days).
   
   JOB SCOPE
   
   Manage the 24x7 Security Operations Center for Charter's commercial and residential customer facing infrastructure (e.g. High Speed Internet, Voice, Mobile, Video, WiFi, Community Solutions, and Television stations) and associated technologies. Manages Tier II-IV Security Engineers to proactively identify, protect and respond to security incidents according to Charter's Incident Response Plan and Playbooks. Continually evaluates security operational strategies and identifies and develops requirements for new operational security counter-measures, leading the organization in their deployment. Advises Network Operations leadership of security operations status.
   
   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   
   * Manages processes and controls that acquire and correlate security relevant system and application log data into Charter's SIEM.
   * Oversees, coordinates and controls the management of cyber incidents.
   * Manages the execution of security counter-measures to reduce mean time to remediate for security events.
   * Leads Threat Hunting and Detection Engineering efforts to, identify threat vectors, develop use cases for security monitoring and execute Threat Hunts.
   * Continuously drive the implementation of automation capabilities utilizing Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR) capabilities.
   * Creation of reports, dashboards and metrics for Security Operations and executive reporting.
   * Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
   * Performs other duties as requested.
   
   BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
   
   * BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related field or equivalent work experience
   * Minimum seven (7) years of IT or Network work experience
   * Minimum five (5) years of Security experience
   * Minimum four (4) years of experience in managing information security functions that perform monitoring and incident response
   * Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience within Security Operations
   
   REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
   
   * Position requires in-depth knowledge of network and system security vulnerabilities and exploits.
   * Understanding of how to detect security attacks and anomalies and how to respond to security incidents and intrusions
   * Knowledge of forensic methodologies and best practices to investigate intrusions, preserve evidence and coordinate a unified security response
   * Demonstrated experience in managing information security events and incidents for large and sophisticated networks
   * Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to work across functional boundaries, build consensus and drive results
   * Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner.
   * Strong written and verbal communication skills and good presentation skills
   * A problem solver, able to balance competing priorities, strong process orientation and ability to manage through complexity and rapid change
   * After Hours work required during critical security incidents
   * Minimal travel is required to participate in industry events
   
   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
   
   * Previous experience managing a Security Operations team
   * Current security certifications, such as CISSP, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), GIAC Certified Security Expert, Incident Handler or Forensics Analyst or similar
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right senior manager, network operations for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with senior managers, network operations they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit senior managers, network operations who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find senior manager, network operations candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting senior managers, network operations requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   If your interviews with senior manager, network operations applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior manager, network operations

   Once you've decided on a perfect senior manager, network operations candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new senior manager, network operations. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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