Executive Director, Network & Telecommunications

University of Miami

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Miami, FL
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66 days ago
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The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, known for programs in business, law, medicine, marine science, and the arts. Industry: Higher Education & Research

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TL;DR · Executive Director, Network & Telecommunications

Executive Director, Network & Telecommunications will lead the design, modernization, and operations of a mission-critical connectivity ecosystem for an integrated academic health system and research university. This role serves as the final technical authority for high-performing, large-scale enterprise networks including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cellular infrastructure. The position involves managing voice and data systems such as VoIP, SIP trunking, PBX, and CCaaS while ensuring robust security through firewalls, NAC solutions like Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass, and zero-trust frameworks. Key responsibilities include overseeing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), driving automation, and managing vendor relationships for telecommunications. The role addresses the critical need for reliable connectivity in clinical care environments, research labs, and academic campuses where network performance directly impacts patient safety, research continuity, and student experience across a distributed, high-availability environment using technologies like Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, and Palo Alto.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute a multi-year enterprise networking and telecommunications strategy for clinical, research, and academic environments.
  • Serve as the final technical authority for network architecture, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and cloud integration.
  • Manage mission-critical connectivity for healthcare systems, ensuring high availability for electronic health records and medical devices.
  • Oversee enterprise voice and data infrastructure, including VoIP, SIP trunking, and unified communication platforms.
  • Lead the design and deployment of wireless infrastructure and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) to ensure cellular coverage.
  • Implement robust network security measures including firewalls, segmentation, and zero-trust frameworks in regulated environments.
  • Manage a large team of engineers and specialists while fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
  • Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and the strategic management of infrastructure investments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred.
  • CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, Aruba ASE, or ITIL certifications are strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise networking and telecommunications.
  • Experience managing large-scale, high-availability environments in healthcare, higher education, or similar complex enterprises.
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise networking hardware and software including Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, and Palo Alto.
  • Expertise in network security, NAC solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass), and segmentation strategies.
  • Strong background in voice/data technologies such as VoIP, SIP, PBX systems, and unified communications platforms.
  • Experience with DAS design, deployment, optimization, and wireless infrastructure in cloud or SD-WAN environments.

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