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Job description
*please note that this position requires 5 days in office
The SVP will act as the senior technical authority on network architecture, owning the design, resilience, and multi-year roadmap of a global network spanning all offices and cloud environments - while also managing and mentoring a team of network engineers and overseeing managed service provider operations. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in the organization's most complex technical problems.
Responsibilities
Set architecture strategy and technology roadmap for internal and external networks, establishing global standards for Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and Arista platforms
Act as final escalation point for major network incidents, directing root-cause analysis and long-term fixes across a global team
Partner with Security leadership to define network security architecture, segmentation, and Zero Trust/SASE strategy
Own the network capital and operating budget, including hardware refresh planning, licensing spend, and vendor contract negotiations
Lead multi-year capacity planning and lifecycle strategy for network infrastructure, aligning forecasts with growth and cloud migration plans
Build and mentor a network engineering team, setting standards, career paths, and performance goals
Establish governance for documentation, change management, and configuration standards
Manage strategic vendor and carrier relationships, including contract negotiation and SLA discussions
Present network strategy, risk, and investment priorities to senior Technology, Security, and Finance stakeholders
Requirements:
10-15 years in IT, including 8+ years of progressive network engineering/architecture experience and 3+ years leading a network engineering team
Advanced certifications preferred (e.g., CCNP/CCIE, Arista ACE, PCNSE, or Azure architecture credentials)
Deep expertise in global LAN/WAN and enterprise networking architecture across multiple regions
Expert knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching at enterprise scale
Experience setting enterprise wireless strategy (e.g., Meraki or similar cloud-managed solutions)
Extensive Palo Alto NGFW experience, including firewall architecture and policy governance
Strong grasp of network security principles, with experience shaping strategy alongside CISO/Security leadership
Proven experience architecting hybrid/multi-cloud connectivity (e.g., Azure VNets, ExpressRoute) through large-scale migrations
Track record managing multi-year budgets and negotiating vendor/carrier contracts
TEM and MSP management experience a plus
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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