Director, Network Engineering

About the Company

All Points Broadband is a fast-growing fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) provider dedicated to bridging the digital divide and bringing high-speed internet access to underserved communities throughout Virginia and beyond. Headquartered in Richmond, VA, we are committed to building and operating state-of-the-art fiber networks that empower residents, businesses, and communities with the connectivity they need to thrive in today's digital world.

As a dynamic and rapidly growing FTTH provider, All Points Broadband fosters a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where teamwork and innovation are highly valued. We operate as one cohesive team, working together to drive rapid growth and achieve ambitious goals. We empower our employees to take ownership, contribute their unique talents, and make a real difference in connecting communities.

About the Role

We are looking for a network engineering leader who will be responsible for oversight, leadership, and management of the design and engineering of our fiber-based GPOM service delivery and access networks. Your primary duties will include oversight for the engineering, design, implementation planning, construction, test and turn-up, and certification of fiber-based gigabit optical network equipment and networks, including hardware, network element software, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist and oversee the design and development of a multistate regional consumer ISP with the mission of delivering broadband internet to rural communities.
• Work alongside leadership peers to drive an aggressive design, development, and construction plan.
• Find consensus on solutions that drive the overall project to plan.
• Collaborate and negotiate with key vendor partners on technology solutions.
• Maintain and administer service delivery networks and related environments, including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
• Perform disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
• Protect data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• Replace faulty network hardware components when required.
• Monitor network performance alongside Network Operations Center teams to determine if adjustments need to be made.
• Confer with network users about solving existing system problems.
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems.
• Coordinate network access and use.
• Design, configure, and test networking software, element management, and other operating system software.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years' experience designing and configuring network infrastructure, network hardware, and transport layers.
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions.
• Emotional and intellectual agility while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with technical operations leadership peers.
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers.
• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design, planning, and implementation of network communication systems.
• Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and the organization.
• Proficient knowledge in network security.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field of study with a network engineering focus.

Pay

We believe in transparent and fair pay. The expected base pay range for this position is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits

We are committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including robust health and wellness benefits and retirement savings. Compensation decisions are made ensuring fairness and alignment with market benchmarks while recognizing individual contributions and potential.