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SutherlandSr. Director Network Administration (Remote - US Base)
Sutherland is seeking a Sr. Director Network Administration to join its team on a remote basis within the United States. In this leadership position, the professional…
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Sutherland is seeking a Sr. Director Network Administration to join its team on a remote basis within the United States. In this leadership position, the professional will direct the network strategy, architecture, design, operations, and enhancements for corporate and cloud environments across business units in the Americas. The role involves guiding a team of network engineers, ensuring optimal network performance, availability, and security compliance, and collaborating with global IT sectors,…
Job Description
Sutherland is seeking a Sr. Director Network Administration to join its team on a remote basis within the United States. In this leadership position, the professional will direct the network strategy, architecture, design, operations, and enhancements for corporate and cloud environments across business units in the Americas. The role involves guiding a team of network engineers, ensuring optimal network performance, availability, and security compliance, and collaborating with global IT sectors, vendors, and business units.
Sutherland specializes in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, automation, cloud engineering, and advanced analytics, delivering business process excellence to global brand partners. This position is well-suited for an experienced network engineering leader who has extensive expertise in managing enterprise-scale networks, steering technical projects, and aligning network infrastructure roadmaps with strategic corporate goals.
Responsibilities
- Direct and manage network strategy, design, operation, and improvements for corporate and cloud networks across Americas business units
- Lead and mentor a team of network engineers within the region
- Accountable for wireless and wired networks, firewalls, switches, and cloud environment stability and implementation strategies
- Maintain network security, architecture documentation, definition, reporting, and regional compliance standards
- Partner with global network and server teams, vendors, and business units to deliver network services
- Perform preventative maintenance, proactive scanning, troubleshooting, and manage hardware or software upgrades
- Establish network hardware and software standards with peer groups
- Develop and update network-related policies, procedures, and processes while standardizing configurations across the Americas
- Design and build infrastructure for new or remodeled facilities with contingency planning for growth
- Provide Level 3 network support and participate in the IT change control process
- Collaborate on budgeting, forecast planning, and special project ROI models
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of experience managing a large, complex enterprise network
- Demonstrated ability to lead large technical projects and communicate effectively with team members and business leaders
- Strong technical expertise in enterprise on-premise network technologies including switches, routers, load balancers, network access control, remote access, SD-WAN, wireless networks, and web proxy services
- Familiarity with supporting technologies like DNS and DHCP
- Availability to be on call as needed and accommodate intermittent travel
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
- Master degree in computer science, business management, or a related field
- Strong understanding of routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and SD-WAN technologies from manufacturers such as Cisco, Zscaler, Citrix, Palo Alto, and F5
- Active or expired CCNA or CCNP certification
- Verifiable network project experience matching five to ten years of active network leadership
- Experience with software-defined networks and cloud environments
- Experience with cloud-based telecom systems and technologies
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is listed as remote with a US base.
What education is required for this position?
A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is required, while a Master's degree in a similar discipline is preferred.
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