Black & Veatch

Network Infrastructure Lead

Black & Veatch • $110K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field preferred
  • Master's degree in business or related field preferred
  • Typically 10 years' related experience
  • 5 years' experience as a Network Administrator preferred
  • Experience in the EPC industry preferred
  • Familiarity with Cisco Systems and Palo Alto equipment preferred

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex business needs and recommend technical solutions
  • Design and establish operational capabilities for next-gen network technologies
  • Provide oversight for technology delivery as Enterprise Architect
  • Guide PMO on technology project execution
  • Create strategic technology presentations for leadership
  • Manage vendor relationships delivering technology solutions
  • Document technical concepts in consumer-friendly language

Benefits

  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be available after initial 90 days based on performance
  • Opportunity to influence next generation network technology strategy
  • Direct collaboration with C-level executives and technology vendors
  • Position involves strategic oversight without direct management responsibilities
  • Emphasis on developing operational excellence and risk management practices
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Responsible for the delivery of next generation network technology aligned to overall IT and business strategy within the global enterprise. Works with the CTO, CISO, and Directors of Application Delivery, infrastructure and PMO to coordinate delivery of technology. This position works under broad direction of the Director of Global IT Performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyzes complex business needs and recommends technical solutions
  • Designs and establishes mature management and monitoring operational capabilities tied to next gen network technologies
  • Provides Enterprise Architectural oversight for the delivery of technology
  • Provides execution guidance to the PMO on the delivery of technology projects
  • Produces and delivers strategic technology presentations for Business leadership, IT leadership, and technology vendors
  • Provides strategic vendor management for all vendors delivering technology solutions
  • Documents complex technical concepts in a business consumable way
  • Prioritizes and balances IT portfolios to ensure alignment and project delivery excellence
  • Identifies and manages issues and risk resolution
  • Performs periodic operational audits using a standard audit process, both onshore and offshore


Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (in Business, Technology or related field) preferred or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree (in business or related field) preferred
  • Typically 10 years' related experience
  • Experience in EPC industry preferred
  • 5 years' experience as a Network Administrator preferred
  • Experience with Cisco Systems and Palo Alto equipment, preferred

Preferred Skills:
  • Understanding of a broad range of technologies at the architecture level and at a business process/impact level
  • These include but are not limited to core network technologies, systems for enterprise work process, mobility, data management and cloud-based computing
  • Strong communication skills; able to effectively communicate technical concepts to executives and general audiences
  • Strong presentation skills; able to effectively present complex technical concepts in business consumable language
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strategic technology planning, execution and policy development
  • Strong leadership skills; demonstrates ability to build consensus and respect for discretion


Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years experience as a Network Manager
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.


Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

ITS: Information Technology Service

Job Grade

017

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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