Associate Director - Network Services (Remote)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking an Associate Director - Network Services for a remote role.

Summary:
The Associate Director of Network Services is responsible for the strategy, architecture, and operations of the company's global network infrastructure, enabling digital infrastructure and applications across our global footprint-including factories, SaaS platforms, and cloud environments. This leader will oversee a diverse global team of network engineers and operations professionals to design, optimize, and deliver solutions that maximize performance, resiliency, security, and ease of access for employees and partners. The Associate Director will partner closely with global stakeholders to align network solutions with strategic, operational, and financial priorities, while proactively managing practices related to technology architecture, operational execution, and continuous improvement..
This position reports to the Executive Director of Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
* Define and execute the global network services strategy aligned with digital transformation goals
* Develop a multi-year roadmap for modernization, automation, and cloud integration
* Champion innovation through emerging technologies such as AIOps, SD-WAN, and advanced telemetry
* Oversee network architecture standards and ensure alignment with security and compliance requirements
* Drive design and optimization of solutions across routing, switching, global WAN, cloud connectivity, VPN services, internet security, and firewall protection
* Provide executive oversight for global network operations, including 24/7/365 NOC
* Ensure robust incident response, problem management, and root cause analysis processes
* Partner with cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure and resilient network services
* Establish governance frameworks leveraging ITIL/ITSM best practices

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; MBA preferred
* 10-15+ years of experience in network services leadership roles within global enterprises
* Deep technical expertise in WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, wireless, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
* Proven ability to lead large, distributed teams and manage complex global environments
* Strong understanding of ITIL, ITSM, and governance best practices
* Ability to align technology strategies with business objectives and deliver measurable outcomes

Preferred Skills:
* MBA or advanced degree preferred
* Certifications: CCNP, CCDP, or equivalent
* Experience with large-scale network transformations and cloud migrations
* Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
* Familiarity with AIOps and advanced network observability tools

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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