Network Director

Syniverse•Tampa, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Director is responsible for the strategic direction, architecture, engineering, and operational excellence of Syniverse's internal network backbone and customer-interfacing network — a critical enabler of the company's global telecom and messaging services. This leader ensures scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure that supports business growth while driving a culture of engineering excellence across a team of managers, architects, and engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years in network engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a people management or senior leadership role, including experience managing managers.

Nice To Haves

Previous or current certification in any of the following disciplines preferred CCIE, CCNA, JNCIA, JNCIE, JNCIP or JNCIS

Responsibilities

Develop and execute network strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Collaborate with senior leadership to assess Syniverse network needs and plan for future growth.
Establish, document, and enforce network engineering standards, design principles, and change management practices.
Champion operational discipline through runbooks, post-incident reviews, and continuous improvement cycles.
Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of the Syniverse network.
Ensure high availability, performance, and security of network services.
Analyze Network usage and implement optimization techniques to maximize resource efficiency.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to reduce expenses.
Lead and mentor a team of Network Managers, engineers and architects, fostering a culture of innovation.
Set performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations.
Manage relationships with Network vendors and OEM and technology partners to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
Negotiate contracts and service level agreements aligned to our network services
Develop and manage the network budget, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
Monitor expenditures and implement cost-saving measures.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with network infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with industry network standards and regulations.
Stay updated on emerging network technologies and trends.
Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance operations.