Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation and support of the enterprise network and telecommunication services. The role will lead the network and telecommunications teams in multiple cross-functional projects delivering value in areas of network engineering, telecommunications, cloud connectivity, network security, and remote access connectivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Provides design and engineering leadership in network transformation via technologies such as SD-WAN, automation, orchestration, and network virtualization
• Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and documentation to adapt to new technologies and business requirements.
• Ensures 24x7 & always-available infrastructure to meet the high traffic needs and strive to eliminate downtime and improve the manageability of services
• Establishes and maintains influential working relationships at all levels necessary to successfully promote and deliver technology strategies and innovation opportunities.
• Responsible for budget oversight, forecasting and management for enterprise network and telecommunication services.
• Negotiate and oversee contracted vendor support services related to infrastructure, hardware and managed services functions.
• Stay abreast of technological advances and continuously research better ways to accomplish tasks, integrate new technologies, and secure the networking environment.
• Maximize automation to improve speed and quality while relentlessly driving low-value, repetitive work out of our operational activities.
• Responsible for performing frequent network trending and analysis and making recommendations and changes accordingly to maximize performance and minimize costs.

Qualifications

High Demand IT Specialized Skills

SD-WAN, Automation, Public and Private Cloud Technologies

Platform Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of Juniper/Cisco/Aruba Platforms preferred

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies, technology directions and strategic application to business needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Proven track record and experience in developing information technology policies and procedures, as well as successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of network security standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Payment Card Industry/Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
• Exhibit excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives.
• Project management skills: financial/budget management, scheduling and resource management.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
• Experience with contract and vendor negotiations.

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Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.