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Job description
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client seeking a Director, Network Operations in Fort Lauderdale, FL to lead the strategy, delivery, and operational excellence of a global enterprise network environment. This leader will oversee network operations, infrastructure modernization, vendor partnerships, and engineering teams while ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity across enterprise and cloud environments. Responsibilities:
Define and execute network and connectivity strategies aligned with business objectives
Lead global network operations, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and compliance
Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives across cloud, data center, WAN, LAN, and SD-WAN environments
Establish operational standards, KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement programs
Build and develop high-performing engineering and operations teams
Manage network budgets, technology investments, and cost optimization initiatives
Partner with business leaders, technology teams, and vendors to deliver strategic outcomes
Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service delivery performance
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of experience in network engineering, infrastructure operations, or connectivity services
5+ years of leadership experience managing enterprise technology teams
Expertise in enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, WAN/LAN, SD-WAN, network security, and infrastructure operations
Experience leading large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills
Preferred Skills
Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Network architecture and governance
Infrastructure modernization
IT service delivery and operations
Budget and financial management
Network automation and observability
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Worksite address
fort lauderdale, FL, 33336, US
Who can apply
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