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PlanIT Group lists this Director, Network Engineering & Operations opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director, Network Engineering & Operations
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USA Direct Placement On-Site Flexibility/Remote: 100%
10 or more years of progressive network engineering and operations experience, including at least 2 years in technical leadership or people management roles.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise networks across multiple countries and time zones.
Deep expertise with the Fortinet portfolio, including FortiGate, FortiGate NVA, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiLink, Fortinet SD-WAN, FortiClient EMS, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiAuthenticator.
Experience with NetBox, including API-based integrations and use of relevant plugin libraries.
Experience using Semaphore, Terraform, or similar tools for network automation and infrastructure as code.
Experience with Zscaler or Palo Alto Prisma Access, including secure access service edge or zero-trust network access capabilities.
Deep expertise with Azure networking and hybrid cloud connectivity, including private connectivity, virtual networks, cloud firewalls, routing, and traffic inspection.
Experience in a regulated, audit-intensive, financial services, insurance, or multinational organization.
Intimate knowledge of routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, segmentation, SD-WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, internet connectivity, monitoring, and network troubleshooting
Expertise with regulatory, data-residency, privacy, cybersecurity, encryption, cross-border connectivity, and telecommunications considerations affecting global network design and operations.
Experience leading major network implementations, migrations, office deployments, security improvements, or infrastructure transformations.
Excellent written documentation, verbal communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
Ability to lead significant incidents and complex technical work across distributed teams and time zones.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and travel domestically or internationally as required.
Strong commitment to furthering Emotional Intelligence and a growth mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, cloud, security, or ITIL certifications.Fortinet NSE5 or greater preferred
Cisco CCNA or greater preferred
Microsoft, Palo Alto certifications a plus
Experience with network automation, infrastructure as code, configuration management, observability, and API-based operational tooling.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, international expansion, office openings, relocations, or consolidations.
Experience managing telecommunications carriers, managed network services, enterprise licensing, contracts, and global vendors.
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