The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", IT Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Executive Director, Network & Telecommunications to work in a hybrid capacity based in Miami, Florida.
The Executive Director of Networks & Telecommunications provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the organization's enterprise-wide networking, telecommunications, and unified communications infrastructure. This role is accountable for ensuring secure, reliable, high-performance and scalable connectivity across a large, complex environment, encompassing data, voice, wireless, and distributed antenna systems (DAS). As a part of the University of Miami IT leadership, the Executive Director will work with other IT domains to drive innovation, enforce security standards, and lead a high-performing team to deliver resilient network services that enable the University of Miami to deliver on its core mission to educate, deliver care and research.
Core Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the enterprise networking and telecommunications strategy in alignment with organizational objectives and advances in the industry.
- Develop a forward-looking strategy for adopting emerging technologies in ways that advance and enable enterprise priorities.
- Partner with executive leadership to ensure networking and voice/data services support business continuity, growth, and digital transformation.
- Oversee design, implementation, optimization and management of high-performing, large-scale enterprise networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN, Cellular, VoIP, CCaaS).
- Ensure robust network security through firewalls, intrusion prevention, segmentation, and NAC (Network Access Control).
- Lead initiatives to further key objectives for operating a high-performing and secure environment.
- Direct enterprise voice and data infrastructure, including VoIP, SIP trunking, PBX systems, and collaboration platforms.
- Ensure high availability and quality of service for voice and video communications across the organization.
- Oversee telecommunications planning, engineering, and lifecycle management of infrastructure.
- Lead design, deployment, and optimization of DAS to ensure reliable cellular and wireless coverage across facilities.
- Work closely with mobile carriers to expand and optimize mobile network coverage at UM campuses
- Oversee enterprise wireless infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity.
- Develop and execute on wireless technology roadmap that enhances and strengthens performance, security and stability across the enterprise.
- Establish and enforce operational policies, standards, and best practices for networking and telecommunications.
- Drive automation and monitoring to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance incident response.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement for networking and telecom services.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers, telecom specialists, and security professionals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's preferred.
- CCNP/CCIE (Cisco Certified Network Professional/Expert) certification preferred
- HPE Aruba Technical ASE, Solution, Cloud certification preferred
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification preferred
- ITIL Foundation certification or higher preferred
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise networking and telecommunications.
- Proven track record managing large-scale, complex network environments with high availability and security requirements.
- Deep knowledge of enterprise networking (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto, or equivalent)
- Expertise in network security, NAC solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass), and segmentation strategies.
- Strong background in voice/data technologies (VoIP, SIP, PBX systems) and unified communications platforms.
- Experience with DAS design, deployment, and optimization.
- Familiarity with wireless infrastructure, cloud networking, SD-WAN, and hybrid environments.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes for executive audiences.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.#LI-AS1
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
