The Director of Network Engineering and Operations at ECU Health is a senior technical leader responsible for the strategic planning, design, implementation, and operation of the organization's network systems. This pivotal role ensures the reliability, security, and efficiency of the network infrastructure, aligning it with ECU Health's goals and objectives. The Director develops and executes network strategies that support the organization's mission and objectives, oversees the allocation and management of resources to ensure optimal network performance, and ensures the network's reliability and security through proactive measures and continuous monitoring. Additionally, the Director works closely with other departments to integrate network infrastructure with organizational goals, leads project planning and execution, including design, vendor evaluation and management, and implementation across multiple systems and provides technical guidance and supervision in the development, implementation, and support of network systems and security. The ideal candidate for this role will have proven experience in managing and leading technical teams, in depth knowledge of network equipment, protocols, tools, and related infrastructure and security, and strong project management capabilities to oversee complex network projects. They should also possess the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and the ability to make informed recommendations in areas requiring advanced technical knowledge.