Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Professional networking certifications preferred, possibly substituting for formal education.
8+ years of experience in network engineering, including 3+ years in a senior role.
Experience with multi-tenant or multi-organization networks.
Expertise in designing enterprise networks.
Responsibilities
Oversee the design and operation of extensive networks across multiple business units.
Develop and enforce network architecture standards and procedures.
Act as the senior technical authority for network initiatives aligned with security and performance goals.
Architect, deploy, and maintain robust enterprise network solutions.
Lead advanced troubleshooting for network issues in collaboration with teams and vendors.
Design and implement cutting-edge network architectures and security measures.
Mentor regional and local network administrators for effective support across the organization.
Collaborate with IT leadership to ensure seamless network integration during M&A activities.
Partner with cybersecurity teams to fortify networks against threats and ensure compliance.
Drive network projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting and vendor management.
Benefits
Access to professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
Mentorship programs for career advancement.
Participation in advanced technology evaluations and implementations.
Work-life balance initiatives and flexible scheduling options.
Collaborative environment with strong focus on teamwork across business units.
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBLITIES:
Oversee the design and operation of enterprise-wide WAN, LAN, WLAN, and cloud-connected networks supporting multiple distinct business units.
Develop and enforce network architecture standards, policies, and procedures across the portfolio.
Act as the senior technical authority for all network-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate security and performance objectives.
Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade network solutions.
Lead advanced troubleshooting for network and security issues, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
Design and implement network segmentation, zero trust architectures, and scalable VPN/remote access solutions.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to regional and local network administrators supporting the 30 companies.
Collaborate with corporate IT leadership to support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures (M&A), ensuring seamless network integration and separation.
Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure networks are hardened against emerging threats and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC).
Lead network-related projects from conception through implementation, including budgeting, vendor management, and executive reporting.
Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and solutions to support organizational growth and innovation.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S):
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
Professional networking certifications (strongly preferred and can substitute for some formal education in certain cases).
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):
8+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
Proven experience managing multi-tenant or multi-organization network environments.
Expertise in designing and supporting enterprise networks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a "US Person" which includes: a United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).
