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Director of Networking

Hybrid in Houston, TX, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago

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INSPYR Solutions

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Summary

Title: Director of Networking
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid in 77024)
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the US

Overview:
We are seeking a Director of Networking to lead and oversee the network team in an enterprise environment. This role focuses on leadership, strategic planning, and vendor management, with a strong general understanding of networking technologies and platforms. The successful candidate will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the organization''s network infrastructure while fostering a collaborative team culture and aligning networking solutions with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, manage, and mentor a team of networking professionals, fostering growth, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
Manage vendor relationships, including contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance reviews, with a focus on network hardware and wireless platforms.
Drive the strategic direction for networking technologies, with specific attention to Cisco platforms and Extreme Networks for wireless.
Ensure the team is well-versed in troubleshooting and optimizing network performance using various tools and platforms.
Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align network infrastructure initiatives with organizational goals.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, including other wireless solutions (e.g., Aruba, Meraki), and recommend innovations to enhance network capabilities.
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation for the networking team and related projects.

Qualifications:

Proven experience and ability to manage globally dispersed network teams in enterprise environments.
Ability to be the role model - lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities.
Strong understanding of networking technologies, including LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, routing, and switching
Demonstrated expertise in vendor management, including negotiating contracts, maintaining SLAs, and driving vendor performance.
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate teams and build strong relationships across the organization.
Experience influencing others including specialist peers and external parties to achieve success of team objectives.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present both technical and non-technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven teambuilding and influencing skills, integrity, and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address needs and challenges of business leaders and clients.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and best practices for networking operations is a plus.
Bachelor''s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical benefits
Competitive pay
401(k) Retirement plan
…and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions:
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients'' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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Dice Id: 10228513
Position Id: 26-156044
Posted 2 days ago

Company Info

About INSPYR Solutions

As a leading expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our tailored offerings include a wide variety of professional services, project solutions, managed services, and talent resources, all bolstered by our strategic partnerships with cutting-edge technology services. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities.

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