Director/Chief Network Engineer - augmentjobs

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

1. Network Strategy and Leadership:

   • Develop and communicate a strategic vision for the company's network infrastructure, aligning network initiatives with business goals and objectives.
   • Provide leadership and direction to the network engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

2. Network Architecture and Design:

   • Lead the design and architecture of complex network solutions, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, to meet business requirements and support organizational growth.
   • Define standards, best practices, and architectural principles for network design, configuration, and operations.

3. Network Implementation and Optimization:

   • Oversee the implementation and deployment of network solutions, ensuring adherence to design specifications, industry standards, and security policies.
   • Optimize network performance, reliability, and scalability through proactive monitoring, analysis, and tuning.

4. Network Security and Compliance:

   • Develop and enforce network security policies, procedures, and controls to protect against security threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber attacks.
   • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to network security and data privacy.

5. Vendor Management and Partnerships:

   • Manage relationships with network equipment vendors and service providers, evaluating products and services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
   • Establish strategic partnerships with technology vendors and industry organizations to stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends.

6. Budgeting and Resource Management:

   • Develop and manage the network engineering budget, allocating resources effectively to support network initiatives and projects.
   • Forecast future network infrastructure needs and investment requirements to support organizational growth and strategic objectives.

7. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

   • Collaborate with senior leadership, department heads, and key stakeholders to understand business requirements and priorities, and to ensure alignment of network initiatives with organizational goals.
   • Communicate network strategy, plans, and progress to executive leadership, board of directors, and other stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent are preferred.

2. Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in network engineering roles, with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing large-scale enterprise network infrastructures.

3. Technical Skills:

   • Expert-level knowledge of networking concepts and technologies, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, and wireless networking.
   • Extensive experience with network hardware and software, including Cisco routers and switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and Aruba wireless controllers.
   • Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, and Cisco Prime.

4. Leadership and Management:

   • Strong leadership and management skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
   • Ability to inspire and motivate team members, foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.