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It Networking Manager Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Manager, Networking

Boston, MA · On-site

$152K - $180K/yr

... broader IT and business objectives. * Develop and track operational metrics for service ... managing teams of network engineers. * Proven expertise in Wi-Fi network engineering, including ...

Network Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$110K - $158K/yr

Mentors technical team members and deliver technology briefings to IT and business leadership as ... VoIP operations, WAN operations experience, and Wireless networking experience * QoS & MPLS ...

Mentors technical team members and deliver technology briefings to IT and business leadership as ... VoIP operations, WAN operations experience, and Wireless networking experience * QoS & MPLS ...

IT and Network Security Engineer

Cambridge, MA · Hybrid

$114K - $156K/yr

We are looking for an IT and Network Security Engineer to work as part of the MORSE IT and Security ... managing firewalls, crafting firewall policies, developing trust zone models, building systems/apps ...

We are looking for an IT and Network Security Engineer to work as part of the MORSE IT and Security ... Experience with deploying and managing load balancers and remote access VPNs and Next Gen Firewalls

Experience in IT networking and radio dispatch systems (such as Avtec) is a plus. Ideal candidates ... Management of enterprise radio dispatch software, including Avtec or Motorola applications, on ...

Experience in IT networking and radio dispatch systems (such as Avtec) is a plus. Ideal candidates ... Management of enterprise radio dispatch software, including Avtec or Motorola applications, on ...

... Networking manager layer may be added later if span of control warrants.). What you'll bring: * 10+ years in IT with 5+ years leading IT operations and/or infrastructure teams, ideally across ...

Plant Manager - Medway

Medway, MA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

We manage 10 GW of solar and 7.5 GWh of BESS across 44 states, supporting asset owners with multi ... 1) IT/networking skills: Familiarity with RS485, Modbus, tcp/ip, etc. Completion of NFPA 70E ...

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It Networking Manager information

What is the difference between It Networking Manager vs Network Engineer?

AspectIt Networking ManagerNetwork Engineer
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentOversees teams, manages network projects, strategic planningDesigns, implements, and troubleshoots networks
Employer & Industry UsageIT departments, large organizations, service providersIT firms, corporate networks, telecom companies

The main difference is that an It Networking Manager focuses on overseeing network teams and strategic planning, while a Network Engineer is hands-on, designing and maintaining network infrastructure. Both roles require similar certifications and often work in similar environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What are the most commonly searched types of It Networking jobs in Massachusetts?

The most popular types of It Networking jobs in Massachusetts are:

Infographic showing various It Networking Manager job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.

Manager, Networking

Datadog

Boston, MA • On-site

$152K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The Manager of Networking at Datadog leads the global management of network services across all Datadog offices worldwide. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless, high-performance Wi-Fi and direct internet access in our global offices and conference room technology, supporting a rapidly growing global enterprise. As Datadog continues to grow rapidly, this role plays a critical part in scaling both the team and network infrastructure to meet increasing demand. This is a hybrid role that sits in global headquarters in New York city and requires three days in the office each week with occasional travel to our offices around the world.
What You'll Do:
  • Lead the global network engineering teams, managing both full-time employees and third-party vendors to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery for Datadog offices worldwide.
  • Oversee the design, deployment and scaling of office network infrastructure, including Wi-Fi (Cisco Meraki) and edge networking devices (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, and others), ensuring these services operate according to Datadog's defined service level objectives.
  • Define and implement standards, policies, and processes for network infrastructure to ensure security, reliability and scalability.
  • Collaborate with IT Security, Enterprise Technology, and Workplace teams to align network services with broader IT and business objectives.
  • Develop and track operational metrics for service availability, network performance, driving continuous improvement and optimization.

Who You Are:
  • An experienced people manager with at least 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams of network engineers.
  • Proven expertise in Wi-Fi network engineering, including deep knowledge of Cisco Meraki and edge networking solutions from vendors like Cisco, Palo Alto and Juniper.
  • Experience managing large-scale office technology projects in global enterprises with more than 10 offices and 7,000+ employees, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with rapid company growth.
  • Strong vendor management skills, with experience selecting, negotiating, and overseeing third-party providers for network services.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work across IT, Workplace, Security, and executive stakeholders.
  • Preferred: A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, along with professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent networking certifications.

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you're passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth:
  • New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
  • Continuous professional development, product training and career pathing.
  • Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking.
  • An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups).
  • Access to Inclusion Talks, our Internal panel discussions.
  • Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+.
  • Competitive global benefits.

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
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Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:
$152,000-$180,000 USD
About Datadog:
Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
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