Sonic Healthcare

Director of Network & Communications

Sonic Healthcare$135K — $160K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive networking and telecommunications experience.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing enterprise infrastructure teams.
  • Expertise in enterprise networking, routing and switching, SD-WAN, wireless infrastructure, cloud networking, telecommunications, and unified communications.
  • Experience supporting large, multi-site organizations and managing significant operational and capital budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the enterprise network and communications strategy.
  • Lead engineering and operations for LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, cloud networking, voice, and unified communications platforms.
  • Ensure highly available, secure, and resilient connectivity supporting laboratories, patient service centers, corporate offices, data centers, and cloud environments.
  • Partner with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, and Operations teams to support business growth and digital transformation.
  • Drive network modernization, capacity planning, disaster recovery readiness, and carrier optimization initiatives.
  • Manage vendor relationships, multimillion-dollar budgets, and enterprise telecommunications contracts.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing network and communications teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the future of enterprise connectivity in healthcare.
  • Play a critical role in delivering secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions.
  • Support patient care and operational excellence in a leading healthcare organization.
  • Be part of a team focused on driving growth and digital transformation.
Full Job Description
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Sonic Healthcare USA is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Network & Communications to lead the design, security, performance, and modernization of our enterprise connectivity and communications infrastructure. This leadership role is responsible for network architecture, telecommunications, unified communications, cloud connectivity, and operational excellence across a complex, multi-site healthcare environment.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and execute the enterprise network and communications strategy.
  • Lead engineering and operations for LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, cloud networking, voice, and unified communications platforms.
  • Ensure highly available, secure, and resilient connectivity supporting laboratories, patient service centers, corporate offices, data centers, and cloud environments.
  • Partner with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, and Operations teams to support business growth and digital transformation.
  • Drive network modernization, capacity planning, disaster recovery readiness, and carrier optimization initiatives.
  • Manage vendor relationships, multimillion-dollar budgets, and enterprise telecommunications contracts.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing network and communications teams.


What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive networking and telecommunications experience.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing enterprise infrastructure teams.
  • Expertise in enterprise networking, routing and switching, SD-WAN, wireless infrastructure, cloud networking, telecommunications, and unified communications.
  • Experience supporting large, multi-site organizations and managing significant operational and capital budgets.


Preferred Qualifications
  • CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer, or similar certifications.
  • Healthcare industry experience.
  • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Teams Voice, Webex Calling, and Contact Center platforms.
  • Strong understanding of Zero Trust and modern network security principles.


Why Join Sonic Healthcare USA?

This is an opportunity to shape the future of enterprise connectivity for one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations. You'll play a critical role in delivering secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions that support patient care, operational excellence, and continued growth.

Apply today to help drive the next generation of network and communications services at Sonic Healthcare USA.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:

Job Category:
Information Technology

Company:
Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc

About Sonic Healthcare

Sonic Healthcare is a global healthcare company that provides laboratory and radiology services to patients and healthcare providers. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Sonic Healthcare has operations in Australia, the United States, Europe, and Asia, and employs over 37,000 people. The company's services include pathology, diagnostic imaging, and clinical trials.
Learn more about Sonic Healthcare
Size
38,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2005
NASDAQ

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