Director, Network Engineering & Operations

Title: Remote Director, Network Engineering & Operations

Base Salary: $140,000-150,000

Targeted Bonus: 10%

Top Technical Requirements

• Network Architecture: Proven experience architecting physical and virtual data center and office networks.
• Strong expertise with: Fortinet. Azure. Palo Alto. Enterprise Identity. Zscaler. Wireless networking, network circuits, including DIA and broadband
• ITSM/ITOM & Network Management: Experience with the interconnection of systems such as:
• Halo
• NetBox
• FortiManager
• FortiAnalyzer
• FortiAuthenticator
• FortiEMS
• Management: At least three years of management experience with direct reports.
• Workplace Networking: Strong experience with office/workplace networking, circuits, VLAN design, and secure access design/implementation.
• Operations & Support: Experience designing and implementing network operations and support models.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of network architecture, security, and operational leadership experience. Particularly valuable experience includes:

• Fortinet certification at NSE 4 or higher.
• Experience working with NetBox.
• Strong knowledge of network discovery and CMDB governance.
• Understanding of ITIL management and how network operations fit within a larger enterprise organization.
• Experience architecting and building enterprise networks from the ground up.
• A strong security mindset, with an understanding that the network serves as a critical gateway into the organization’s environment.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into practical, scalable solutions.