Enterprise Network Operations & Modernization Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise network operational excellence by improving service reliability, availability, and performance.
• Drive continuous improvements in network connectivity across campuses, manufacturing sites, data centers, cloud environments, and remote users.
• Identify and execute network modernization opportunities, including automation, cloud networking, SD-WAN, and infrastructure lifecycle upgrades.
• Partner closely with Cyber Security teams to align network architecture with security standards, segmentation, compliance requirements, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Develop and implement automation and operational efficiency programs to reduce manual effort and improve service delivery.
• Communicate network strategy, operational health, modernization progress, and business impact to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving Network, Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Application teams.
• Support strategic planning and roadmap development for future network capabilities and technology investments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global enterprise environments with 10,000+ users.
• Experience in manufacturing, retail, or other highly distributed environments.
• Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) networking and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Experience with cloud transformation and hybrid networking.
• Familiarity with ITIL and Agile practices.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform.
• Experience with cloud networking platforms like AWS, Azure.
• Familiarity with AIOps and Network Analytics.
• Experience with Zero Trust, SASE, and Network Security.
• Experience leading large-scale network transformation and modernization programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and multi-functional collaboration skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of enterprise networking experience.
• 5+ years leading global network operations or engineering teams.
• Experience with Cisco technologies, network automation, and enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Proven experience leading enterprise network modernization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, wireless, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking, and network security.
• Experience leading large-scale network transformation and modernization programs.
• Strong stakeholder management, and multi-functional collaboration skills.