Director, Network & Voice - Healthcare (Contract to Hire)

At Divurgent, we employ real people on our Team, not just “resources.” We firmly believe our Team is the driving force behind our successes, and because of that, we are solidly focused on evaluation, maintaining, and improving upon the Divurgent culture by integrating our ELITE Values into everything we do. Culture is the SINGLE most important component we have. We want our employees, recruits, clients, prospects, and even our competitors to feel it and believe it! Appreciating and supporting our Team Members—the people behind our success—is at the core of Divurgent’s values, mission, and goals. In addition to our Financial, Health and Wellness, and Community and Culture benefits, we offer team coffee breaks and happy hours, a book club, a grill master competition, March Madness events, a Divurgent Pets group, and team engagement programs – true testaments to the value our Team holds for Divurgent. If you have a passion for healthcare and are excited about your career and joining a TEAM, Divurgent is the place for you. We are always looking for qualified, culture-friendly candidates to join our professional and somewhat quirky family. Hybrid - 75% Remote, 25% Onsite Contract to Hire - Working East Coast Hours Minimum 10 years' experience in enterprise network and telecommunications infrastructure, including significant leadership experience No Third Parties/No C2C We are seeking a highly experienced Director, Network Data & Voice to provide strategic and operational leadership for enterprise-wide network, telecommunications, and unified communications infrastructure across a large, complex healthcare system. This individual will oversee two large technical teams comprising approximately 60+ engineers and technicians, including two managers and at least three supervisors. This is a true leader-of-leaders position, requiring exceptional people leadership, strong technical expertise, and the ability to drive infrastructure strategy, operational excellence, and modernization initiatives. The environment supports 18 hospitals and more than 500 remote locations, requiring highly reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure to support critical clinical and business operations. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Network & Telecommunications Leadership Provide strategic oversight of enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, and dark fiber networks, including Cisco routing and switching, HPE/Aruba wireless, and Ciena optical networkingOversee enterprise and branch firewall infrastructure, including Palo Alto and Fortinet technologiesDirect Cisco Unified Communications (VoIP), contact center platforms, and remaining legacy telecommunications systemsManage mobile device procurement and provisioning, along with enterprise line and circuit management, including leased lines, ISP connectivity, dark fiber, PRI, and SIPEnsure 24/7 network availability, performance, security, and incident response across all facilities Strategic Planning & Operational Excellence Develop and execute enterprise network and voice infrastructure strategies, lifecycle management plans, and modernization roadmapsLead infrastructure integration efforts associated with acquisitions, new facilities, and enterprise expansionDrive technology standardization, legacy system retirement, and infrastructure optimizationOversee large-scale infrastructure projects while maintaining uninterrupted clinical and business operationsManage vendor relationships, carrier contracts, procurement, and multimillion-dollar capital and operating budgets People Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop two large technical organizations through their management and supervisory teamsEstablish accountability, performance standards, and a culture of collaboration and operational excellencePartner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align infrastructure initiatives with enterprise prioritiesDrive organizational effectiveness, resource planning, talent development, and continuous improvement Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experienceMinimum 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise network and telecommunications infrastructure, including significant leadership experienceDemonstrated success leading large technical teams through multiple layers of managementStrong technical understanding and leadership experience across the majority of the following:Enterprise WAN/LAN/WLAN, Cisco networking, HPE/Aruba wireless, and optical/fiber networksPalo Alto and Fortinet firewallsCisco Unified Communications, VoIP, and contact center technologiesEnterprise telecommunications, carrier services, and circuit managementMobile communications and provisioningExperience managing complex, geographically distributed enterprise environments with 24/7 operational requirementsStrong financial management, vendor negotiation, strategic planning, and executive communication skillsProven ability to lead infrastructure modernization initiatives while balancing operational reliability, security, and cost Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting large healthcare systems or similarly complex, highly regulated environmentsFamiliarity with Cisco CUCM, UCCX, Webex Contact Center, Ciena optical networks, and SD-WANRelevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, PMP, or ITILExperience with cloud networking and infrastructure integration associated with mergers and acquisitionsLocated within approximately one hour of Edison, NJ; however, location flexibility is available for the right candidate Our Team: Divurgent is a solutions provider focused on what matters most to our client partners. We disrupt the typical value equation by using data-infused, flexible, and scalable solutions that demonstrate and quantify value for our partners. We are committed to IT evolution, deploying tailored solutions that help our client partners achieve improved operational effectiveness, financial performance, and quality of customer experience. Our ELITE Values – Excellence, Learning, Innovation, Trust, Enthusiasm – drive us to be and do more to redefine healthcare consulting, transforming healthcare for our clients and the communities they serve. We are passionate about providing innovative solutions that offer our clients the opportunity to improve customer experiences and enhance operational efficiencies. Staying true to our values, mission, and our vision of a passionate Team has given us the tools to be a successful firm both externally and internally, growing both as a company and as a Team. Our Mission: Your partner in digital acceleration. Our Vision: Advisory firm of choice for leading healthcare organizations and talent.