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Infrastructure Architecture Senior Director - Network

SALARY: $220k - $260k plus $40k - $50k bonus

McLean, VA - 3 days on site

SELLING POINTS: Senior Director of infrastructure architecture and network based services. Core network services routing switching WiFi data center end user connectivity enterprise SDW SD Wan strategy zero trust strategy road map perimeter security operations DNS directory IP management proxies load balancers automation the team they will manage 60 people vendor contracts software licensing component hardware assets. 15 years management

• 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).

Your Impact:

• 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
• Keep a critical eye towards what's working and what's not optimal to drive improvements

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Development experience a plus
• Experience designing and implementing self-service capabilities via automation for the technology services under their remit
• Experience participating in discussions with senior leadership to understand the vision and strategic goals being supported by the team.
• Experience with communicating and influencing senior business leaders in operational and risk management of their IAM landscape
• 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
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relative experience