We are looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Director of Network Operations to lead our global networking environment. This role combines leadership, strategy, and deep technical expertise to ensure that our networks remain reliable, secure, and scalable.
Responsibilities: - Architect, operate, and optimize large-scale, low-latency IP/MPLS and cloud networks.
- Drive automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform, APIs) to eliminate manual toil.
- Build monitoring and observability systems (Prometheus, Grafana, NetFlow, SNMP, Splunk).
- Lead the Network Operations function, including 24/7 NOC activities, capacity planning, and service availability.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of developers, engineers and operations staff.
- Define and execute operational strategy, KPIs, and SLAs to ensure uptime and customer satisfaction.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product launches and network initiatives.
- Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service provider performance.
- Act as the final escalation point for critical incidents and drive root cause analysis (RCA).
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and audit requirements.
Requirements: - 10+ years in Network Operations/Engineering, with at least 5 years leading teams.
- Expertise in routing, switching, and large-scale IP networks (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN).
- Strong experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
- Experience managing mission-critical, 24/7 global network environments.
- Advanced certifications (CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent) are a plus, but hands-on skills matter more.
Competencies:- A hands-on leader who can build teams and still jump into configs.
- Obsessed with reliability, automation, and "fixing things the right way."
- Calm under pressure, sharp in a crisis, and relentless about operational excellence.
- Excited to lead by example and mentor engineers to become world-class operators.
Due to the on-site nature of this role, we are only considering candidates who currently reside in or near Irvine, CA.Annual salary range: $160,000 - $250,000
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