Executive Director, Network & Telecommunications

What you'll do

• Define and execute the multi-year enterprise networking and telecommunications strategy for the health system and university.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of large-scale LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cellular infrastructures.
• Ensure high availability and security for mission-critical clinical systems, research labs, and academic environments.
• Lead the deployment of enterprise voice, video, and collaboration platforms including VoIP and SIP trunking.
• Manage network security initiatives including firewalls, intrusion prevention, segmentation, and Zero-Trust frameworks.
• Direct a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and specialists to drive automation and operational excellence.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement for all networking and telecommunications services.
• Serve as the final technical authority for complex design, troubleshooting, and incident command during major outages.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, Aruba ASE, or ITIL (preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in enterprise networking and telecommunications.
• Experience leading large-scale, high-availability environments, ideally in healthcare or higher education.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise networking (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto) and network security (NAC, segmentation, firewalls).
• Expertise in voice/data technologies (VoIP, SIP, PBX) and unified communications platforms.
• Experience with DAS design, deployment, and optimization.