Director of Network Engineering

Director of Network Engineering
Location: Montgomery, AL (Onsite) In-Person is Mandatory

They need to have managed at least 15 people on their team. They need to have Senior management or director level experience.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering and management
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing network engineering teams of at least 15 people or more
• Proven track record of managing network infrastructure projects from conception through completion
• Experience with network security best practices, including policy creation and incident response
• Demonstrated experience with Fortigate and Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE, Nexus, Meraki, and WebEx
• Experience managing and forecasting for an operational budget.
• In-depth understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and VPN technologies
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN implementations and hybrid cloud network solutions
• Familiarity with managing networks for both on-premises and remote work environments
• Familiarity with SD-WAN and network automation technologies
• Knowledge of cloud networking environments, particularly AWS and Azure
• Experience with network monitoring tools and SIEM systems (e.g., SolarWinds, Splunk)
• Understanding of network security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR)
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation purposes
• Project management experience and familiarity with Agile methodologies

Relevant certifications, including: o Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) o Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) o Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) o Fortinet NSE 4 or higher o Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)