Sr. Director, Global Networking

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Durham, NC
•$166,500 - $402,500•Onsite

About The Position

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a senior leader to own global IT networking and infrastructure strategy. The role will shape and deliver resilient, secure, and scalable networks—including data center, campus, and WAN environments—and advance zero-trust security strategies supporting HPE’s worldwide operations. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on implementation and will work closely with HPE Networking R&D teams to pilot, test, and influence solutions such as HPE Juniper and Aruba. The leader will bring three teams together into a cohesive organization of roughly 50 and drive innovation in automation, telemetry, and AI-driven network management. This is an onsite role at an HPE hub location. HPE describes its culture as inclusive and supportive of varied backgrounds, with flexibility to manage work and personal needs. The company offers programs for personal and professional development and a benefits suite intended to support employees’ and their loved ones’ physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of leadership in large-scale network infrastructure.
  • Deep expertise in data center fabric, spine-leaf architectures, and campus networking.
  • Proven experience in network security, zero-trust models, micro-segmentation, and secure remote access.
  • Strong background in automation, infrastructure as code, and observability tools.
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps for complex, multi-region networks.
  • Exceptional collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Own global network and infrastructure strategy.
  • Build a resilient, secure, and scalable global network foundation across data center, campus, and WAN environments.
  • Drive adoption of zero-trust security principles, reducing lateral movement and improving protection.
  • Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for complex, multi-region networks.
  • Lead and cultivate a high-performing team, bringing three teams together into one cohesive organization of roughly 50.
  • Partner with HPE Networking R&D teams to pilot and test solutions and influence product development as a customer zero for HPE Networking solutions.
  • Advance innovation in automation, telemetry, and AI-driven network management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits suite supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Personal and professional development programs.
  • Variable incentives may also be offered.
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