As Marqeta’s Senior Manager, Network Operations, you will lead our Network Operations team through a critical infrastructure modernization initiative. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on technical expertise as we transition from traditional data center infrastructure toward a more cloud‑native architecture while maintaining our industry‑leading 99.999% uptime commitment.You’ll lead a team responsible for both our AWS‑based cloud network infrastructure and physical Points of Presence (POPs) hosted in colocation facilities, driving automation initiatives and architectural evolution while ensuring the reliability our customers depend on.We workFlexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within Ontario or British Columbia, Canada. We’d love for you to join us!The Impact You’ll HaveLeadership & Team ManagementShape the careers of a talented team of network and software engineers by creating an environment where technical excellence and operational mastery go hand in handBuild a high‑performance culture where automation, reliability, and continuous improvement aren't just goals — they're the standardDrive talent strategy through performance management, career development planning, and bringing exceptional people into the organizationServe as a connective force across security, platform, and infrastructure teams, turning siloed expertise into unified outcomesInfrastructure Modernization & StrategyLead a pivotal transformation — moving Marqeta's infrastructure from physical data centers to a cloud-native network architecture that scales with the businessChampion automation by leveraging Terraform and infrastructure‑as‑code practices, meaningfully reducing manual operations and accelerating deliveryOwn the strategic roadmap for right‑sizing our physical POP footprint without ever compromising service reliabilityDesign network solutions that are as secure as they are scalable, directly enabling Marqeta's growth and evolving business needsTechnical Operations & Hands‑On EngineeringStay sharp at the hardware level — bringing hands‑on expertise with Cisco switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and data center infrastructure to every decision you makeArchitect and optimize AWS cloud networking (VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, and beyond), setting the foundation for a resilient cloud presenceProtect 99.999% uptime through proactive monitoring, sharp incident response, and a relentless commitment to optimizationBe the expert others turn to when complex network issues arise — leading troubleshooting across both cloud and on‑premises environmentsCorporate Network ManagementTake full ownership of Marqeta's corporate network infrastructure, from our Oakland HQ to every remote office locationOversee the Cisco Meraki platform — wireless access points, security appliances, and network management — ensuring everything just worksDeliver secure,



reliable Wi‑Fi access across all corporate locations, setting the connectivity bar for a distributed workforceOwn ISP relationships and circuit management, ensuring our HQ and office locations always have the bandwidth and redundancy they needPartner with the security team to implement and uphold corporate network security policies that protect the business without slowing it downRemove friction for our hybrid workforce — ensuring seamless, consistent connectivity whether employees are on‑site or remotePlan ahead, managing corporate network capacity so infrastructure never becomes a bottleneck as Marqeta growsVendor & Stakeholder ManagementCultivate strategic relationships with colocation providers like Equinix and key network hardware vendors, keeping Marqeta's infrastructure competitiveNegotiate contracts and SLAs that meaningfully optimize both cost and performance outcomesTranslate network strategy into business value by aligning capabilities with cross‑functional stakeholder needsBridge the gap between technical and non‑technical audiences — communicating complex concepts and project progress with clarity and confidenceWho You AreYou bring 7+ years of network engineering experience in production environments and at least 3 years leading and developing technical teamsYou're a hands‑on Cisco expert — deeply comfortable with switching platforms and routing protocols like BGP and OSPF, and confident in your ability to operate at both a strategic and technical levelYou have architected and managed Palo Alto Networks firewall deployments and understand how network security decisions ripple across an organizationYou have deep, practical knowledge of AWS cloud networking — VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, CloudFront, Route53 — and know how to design for resilience at scaleYou have a track record of owning and maintaining high‑availability networks at 99.9%+ uptime, and you take that standard personallyInfrastructure‑as‑code is part of how you work — you're experienced with Terraform and understand the value of treating infrastructure like softwareYou think in systems and automate by instinct — with a strong foundation in network automation, scripting, and DevOps practices that help your team move faster with fewer errorsYou're as comfortable in a vendor negotiation or colocation facility conversation as you are in a technical design reviewYou hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or have built equivalent expertise through hands‑on experienceNice‑To‑HavesExperience working in payments, financial services,



or another highly regulated industry — you already understand what it means to operate in a high‑stakes compliance environmentFamiliarity with PCI‑DSS or other compliance frameworks, and how they shape network design and security decisionsIndustry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or AWS Advanced Networking that demonstrate your depth of expertiseHands‑on experience with network observability tools and practices, and a habit of using data to stay ahead of issues before they become incidentsA background in leading infrastructure modernization or cloud migration initiatives — you've navigated the complexity before and know how to bring teams along for the journeyExperience with SD‑WAN technologies and an understanding of how they fit into a modern, distributed network architectureCompensation and BenefitsMarqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location.When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The current‑hirebase salaryrange for this position, reflected in CAD, is: $177,100 – $221,400We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offersMultiple health insurance optionsFlexible vacation timeRetirement savings program with company contributionEquity in a publicly‑traded companyMonthly stipend to support our remote work modelAnnual “development dollars” to support our people growth and developmentFamily‑forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental LeaveMarqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please submit this form with your specific accommodation request.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Manager, Network Operations - C$177,100 - C$221,400 A Year - Remote (Winnipeg)
🏢 Marqeta
📍 Winnipeg