*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote*

*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role*

A prestigious company is looking for a Senior Director, Network Infrastructure Architecture. This Sr Director will manage a team of 60+ full time employees. This role is focused on infrastructure architecture for network-based services such as routing/switching, WIFI, data center, end user connectivity, SDWAN, DNS, IP management, load balancing, automation, etc.

Responsibilities:

• End user supporting services
• Responsible for core infrastructure from perimeter to virtual edge (excludes clusters, service mesh, containers, and virtualized hosting)
• Core Network Services (Routing, Switching, Wi-Fi, Data Center, and End User Connectivity)
• Enterprise SDN/SDWAN Strategy
• Zero Trust Strategy and Roadmap
• Perimeter Security & Operations
• Network based services (DNS, Directory, IP Management, Proxies, Load Balancers)
• Automation COE (FN - This should be a discussion point)
• In addition, as a direct report you will provide oversight of special programs in progress (ie Operational Automation, Secure File Transfer).
• Mentor existing team managers as the company embarks on building technology service automation to lead Technology delivery and Operations to improve efficiency
• Adopt and champion Agile methodologies to improve workflow velocity and improve leadership insight into project timelines and efficiency
• Standardize and automate processes aligned with enterprise frameworks to ensure sustainability and consistency
• Define and document high level understanding of division application workstreams
• Collaboration with IT teams to drive workflow efficiency in partnership with division COO organization
• Drive and adopt a culture driven by data - where key performance indicators are gathered from top to bottom and fed to automated tooling to improve system reliability and performance
• Prototype new tools & technologies based on organizational strategy and evolving threats while looking for opportunities to optimize, consolidate and manage out tools that no longer meet company needs

Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relative experience
• 15+ years of Technology Management experience of large technology areas
• Lead and contribute to technology direction
• Lead and contribute to team development and workforce strategy
• 15+ years in running technology operations
• Core Network Services (Routing, Switching, Wi-Fi, Data Center and End User Connectivity)
• Enterprise SDN/SDWAN Strategy
• Zero Trust Strategy and Roadmap
• Perimeter Security
• Expert in networking design or operations
• Experience in vendor management
• Experience in Operational Risk Management and three lines of defense operating models.
• Experience designing and implementing self-service capabilities via automation for the technology services under their remit
• Experience communicating project and budget status to senior leadership on regular, defined intervals
• Experience with business financial management, compliance and regulatory requirements, program management, change management and risk management