Deputy Chief Networking

Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Chief Networking Officer provides strategic leadership for networking and network infrastructure. Working with the CIO, this role develops and implements networking strategies aligned with the organization’s IT roadmap; leads the design and deployment of networking solutions; and evaluates emerging technologies to support current and future needs. The position is responsible for network architecture and operations across LAN, WAN, VPN, and cloud-based solutions, including ongoing maintenance, performance monitoring, optimization, documentation, and service availability.

The role manages network security, compliance, risk assessment, disaster recovery, and business continuity. It also oversees vendor evaluation, selection, contracting, performance, and relationships, and assists with networking budget development, analysis, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting. The Deputy Chief collaborates with IT leaders, departments, stakeholders, and senior management to align network services with organizational objectives, communicate plans and policies, advise on networking issues, and improve operations through process improvements and effective use of technology.

The role requires a JNCIP network systems certification or at least five years of measurable work experience, a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Communications, Information Technology, or a closely related field, and substantial infrastructure and data center experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted by the Office of Innovation and Technology and Human Resources. This is an on-site, 12-month role.

Requirements

• JNCIP network systems certification or measurable work experience totaling at least five years.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in Public Administration, Communications, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• 10 to 15 years of infrastructure and data center experience.
• At least three years of leadership experience managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.
• Five years of managerial or supervisory experience planning, developing, managing, or implementing a comparably sized or larger data center.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted by the Office of Innovation and Technology and Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CIO to develop and implement networking strategies aligned with the organization’s IT roadmap.
• Lead design and deployment of networking solutions and stay current on networking technologies and trends.
• Design, implement, maintain, and expand LAN, WAN, VPN, and cloud-based network infrastructure.
• Monitor network operations and performance, troubleshoot issues, conduct maintenance, and maintain network documentation.
• Implement and enforce network security protocols, conduct audits and assessments, and respond to security incidents.
• Optimize network configurations, bandwidth, traffic, load balancing, and redundancy; identify and address performance bottlenecks.
• Develop, test, and update network disaster recovery and business continuity plans, including backup, replication, and failover systems.
• Research and evaluate networking vendors, negotiate contracts, monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs, and manage vendor relationships and risks.
• Assist with networking budget development, cost analysis, expenditure monitoring, resource allocation, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure network systems comply with regulatory requirements and organizational policies; conduct risk assessments and mitigation.
• Implement organizational policies and procedures within network teams and oversee budgets related to team development and network operations.
• Analyze performance metrics and prepare reports for upper management on team effectiveness and network performance.
• Collaborate across departments and with IT leaders to align network goals and initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Communicate networking plans, policies, and procedures; engage stakeholders, gather feedback, and provide subject-matter guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve network operations and use technology to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Inclusive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness program with eligibility for a discounted medical plan.
• Vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Multiple retirement savings options.
• Potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior