United States, United States · Information Technology
Infrastructure Dir/Manager-Remote
100% Remote
6+ Month Contract to HIRE (Possible)
Great Company
Unlimited Growth Potential *You MUST BE a hands-on Dir/Manager!!!! Cisco Certs are highly desired
*Very Specific Job Description *Experience installing new hardware on a global scale *Management position supporting computing infrastructure *Experience managing engineers
Client HQ in Santa Monica, CA. Ability to work PST hours and travel as needed is highly desired. Scope: Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Networks through a 6 month contract-to-hire engagement. This senior leadership position will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the client's complex network infrastructure across all global offices. The ideal candidate will bring both strong technical expertise and strategic leadership to enhance network resilience, stability, and security while fostering improved collaboration between network operations and other technical departments. Must Have: · Expertise managing complex enterprise networks, collaboration between network and infosec, communication skills to work closely alongside CIO · 10+ years of progressive experience in network administration and engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role · Strong expertise with Cisco technologies and network equipment Nice to Have: · Advanced certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent · Experience working in research, defense, government, or similar regulated environments · Experience with zero-trust
Job Description
Lead and manage a team of 5-10 network professionals responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the client's global network infrastructure
Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the enterprise network infrastructure, including global WAN connectivity, campus LANs, metropolitan area networks, wireless systems, cloud networking, and hybrid infrastructure solutions
Develop and execute strategies to improve network resilience, stability, and performance across the organization
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other technical departments, particularly security, to ensure a collaborative approach to infrastructure management
Work across different security domains and ensure network operations comply with appropriate security standards for handling sensitive information
Manage capital and operational budget for network infrastructure and related projects
Create and maintain documentation of network architecture, policies, and procedures
Develop and implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans for network infrastructure
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the organization maintains a modern, secure, and efficient network environment
Lead network modernization initiatives and special projects to address historical issues with outages and system reliability
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in network administration and engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Strong expertise with Cisco technologies and network equipment
Demonstrated experience designing and managing complex enterprise networks that span multiple locations and security domains
Experience managing networks that support sensitive or classified information
Proven ability to lead technical teams and develop talent
Strong budget management experience
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience fostering collaboration between network operations and other IT departments, especially security teams
History of successfully improving network stability and reducing outages in complex environments
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent
Experience working in research, defense, government, or similar regulated environments
Prior security clearance or ability to obtain appropriate clearance
Experience with zero-trust network architecture
Knowledge of network security frameworks such as NIST and implementation experience
Experience with network automation and software-defined networking technologies
Background in managing networks that support high-performance computing environments