Dir Network Strategy & Architecture

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Job Profile Title:

Dir Network Strategy & Architecture

Job Code:

12490

Business_Title

Director Network Strategy & Architecture

Profile Title:

12490 Dir Network Strategy & Architecture

Grade / Band:

L3

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Director Network Strategy & Architecture role involves product management level ownership for all solution designs while leading a team of senior network architects as a player-coach and overseeing the creation and implementation of both physical and logical network designs. The Director will ensure that the network operates optimally with proactive issue detection, delivering paramount business and customer benefits. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational governance, cross-functional architecture review, enterprise architecture governance, vendor design governance, and the continuous improvement of designs to optimize cost, scalability, availability, security, and supportability.

Lead and mentor a team of senior network architects as a player-coach.

Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages professional growth and knowledge sharing.

Manage team performance, set goals, and provide feedback to maintain high technical standards and solution results.

Engage as a senior leader in cross-functional team engagements to guide the best digital experience possible for all solutions.

Develop and oversee comprehensive physical and logical network designs that demonstrate full clarity for how the network supports a full-stack enterprise solution design.

Ensure designs adhere to industry standards and best practices, optimize network performance and reliability, and reflect a strong understanding of layer 3 and large enterprise network technologies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement network architectures that align with business objectives.

Design and implement monitoring systems to confirm the network operates optimally, providing proactive issue detection. Utilize network performance metrics to identify and address potential bottlenecks or failures.

Integrate current Observability best practices to benefit operational capabilities and cross-team understanding. Continuously improve monitoring strategies to enhance network reliability and user experience, verifying the optimal operation of solution architectures.

Clearly articulate the business or customer benefits of network designs to stakeholders, emphasizing the value of optimized digital experiences.

Develop use cases and scenarios showcasing how network designs meet business objectives and improve operational efficiency.

Ensure designs align with business goals, improving customer satisfaction and achieving desired outcomes.

Establish and maintain governance frameworks for network operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Lead cross-functional architecture reviews to ensure designs meet enterprise standards and align with the overall enterprise architecture strategy.

Manage vendor relationships, ensuring vendor designs meet enterprise requirements and overseeing vendor performance.

Drive continuous improvement of network designs to optimize cost, scalability, availability, security, and supportability.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Required

Master's Degree or equivalent experience

Preferred

4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Required

6+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

leading and mentoring technical teams as a people leader.

Preferred

10+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

in network architecture and design, focusing on large-scale enterprise environments, including Cisco, Cisco ACI, Cisco Wireless, Palo Alto, Citrix Netscaler, and Zscaler (Juniper is a plus).

Preferred

Expert level understanding of Cisco Route/Switch, Cisco ACI, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Management tools, and NetSec enterprise solutions.

Required

Expert level operational knowledge of network monitoring tools and performance optimization, including tools such as SNMP, Sflow/netflow, and other full-stack observability tools.

Required

Experience with Cisco Management and Policy Tools including Catalyst Center and ISE.

Required

Expert level understanding of SDWAN and Cloud connectivity solutions.

Required

Experience with financial management to deliver network solutions within OPEX and CAPEX budgets.

Required

In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security technologies with hands-on experience that includes Cisco ACI.

Required

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Required

Experience with additional Enterprise technology and tools including Palo Alto FW's, Citrix Netscaler, Zscaler, NetScout.

Required

Experience with InfoBlox for IPAM, DNS and DHCP.

Preferred

Ability to approach technical problems from the mindset of "how might we" to constantly find innovative ways to support firm innovation.

Ability to translate technical and business requirements into actionable solution architecture designs.

Ability to articulate the business value of network designs.

Strong proficiency with quantitative analysis to guide

Strong project management and leadership abilities.

In-depth knowledge of enterprise network architecture.

Proficiency in the design and implementation of monitoring systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience with network automation tools and scripting.

Cisco, Architecture, Palo Alto, Security, and other related certifications a plus.

Ability to work collaboratively across functions.

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