Manager, Networking

Overview As Manager of Networking, you will lead Datadog’s global network services, ensuring reliable Wi‑Fi and internet access across offices and conference spaces. You’ll scale both the team and network infrastructure to support rapid growth, collaborating with IT Security, Workplace, and Enterprise Technology to align networks with business goals. This role sits at our New York headquarters and involves hybrid work with travel to offices worldwide. You’ll drive high‑quality service delivery, security, and measurable network performance improvements. Compensation / BenefitsRSUs and ESPPprofessional development and trainingmentorship programsinclusive culture and ERGsmental health benefitscompetitive global benefits ResponsibilitiesLead global network engineering teams (employees and vendors) to ensure consistent service delivery across all officesOversee design, deployment, and scaling of office network infrastructure (Wi‑Fi: Cisco Meraki; edge devices: Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper)Define and implement standards, policies, and processes for secure, reliable, scalable network infrastructureCollaborate with IT Security, Enterprise Technology, and Workplace teams to align networks with broader IT/business objectivesDevelop and track operational metrics for service availability and network performance to drive continuous improvement Key requirements2+ years of leadership experience managing network engineering teamsDeep expertise in Wi‑Fi networking and Cisco Meraki; experience with edge networking vendors (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper)Experience managing large-scale global office technology projects (>10 offices, 7,000+ employees)Strong vendor management experience (selecting, negotiating, overseeing third-party providers)Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills across IT, Workplace, Security, and executivescommunicationcross‑functional collaborationleadershipCisco Meraki Wi‑Fiedge networking (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper)network infrastructure design and deployment