About The Position

The Director of Connectivity, Cloud and Automation serves as the enterprise leader for security‑focused cloud networking, global connectivity platforms, and automation engineering. This role defines and drives the strategy, architecture, delivery, and operational excellence of next‑generation network security, cloud connectivity, DNS/DHCP/IPAM platforms, automation frameworks, and reliability engineering practices.

Requirements

  • 12+ years in network security, cloud networking, or connectivity architecture, with 5+ years leading teams
  • Expertise in firewalls, SASE/Zero Trust, cloud networking (AWS), DNS/DHCP/IPAM, load balancing, NAC, and automation
  • Experience leading global platform engineering and modernization
  • Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with budget management and business case development / investment justification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Engineering or Computer Science required
  • People management, coaching, and development experience required
  • Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to balance vision with execution
  • Collaborative and inclusive leader who fosters global teamwork and shared accountability
  • Continuous learner with curiosity about emerging technologies and their business impact
  • Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and simplify complex technical narratives
  • Ownership mindset – accountable for technology / architecture integrity and driving measurable business outcomes
  • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Technician/Cisco Certified Network Architect Required
  • AWS Certified Solution Architect/AWS Advanced Networking Required

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) preferred
  • CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional/Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Preferred
  • CCDP - Cisco Certified Design Professional Preferred
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Preferred
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Preferred

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the enterprise strategy for network security, cloud networking, connectivity platforms, and automation.
  • Establish target‑state architectures across firewalls, cloud networking, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, observability, automation, and connectivity services.
  • Align enterprise cloud, identity, and zero trust security standards.
  • Lead strategy and lifecycle of firewalls, IDS/IPS, URL filtering, and NAC.
  • Oversee cloud networking for AWS and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Drive Zero Trust integrations.
  • Own DNS, DHCP, IPAM, domain services, global traffic management.
  • Lead automation strategy using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git.
  • Implement observability and SRE frameworks.
  • Manage digital certificate lifecycle.
  • Lead strategic vendor partnerships and contract optimization.
  • Ensure global platform resiliency and service delivery.
  • Ensure network availability, performance, and scalability.
  • Drive automation, AIOps, and reliability improvements.
  • Lead governance representing Connectivity, Security, Automation services.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business leaders on Network technology strategy and design.
  • Collaborate with global teams across Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, and Infrastructure & Operations.
  • Represent Network in global governance forums and architecture boards.
  • Mentor engineers, fostering technical excellence, innovation, and accountability

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • bonus programs
  • best in class medical insurance
  • vision insurance
  • dental insurance
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • An above-market 401(k) contribution
  • Generous company-paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • hybrid working arrangements
  • volunteer opportunities
  • seasonal hours
  • flexible work schedules
  • A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.
  • Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
  • Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
  • Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.
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