Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting
Director of Networking (ID:47342)
Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
The Director of Networking is responsible for leading the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise networking across a dynamic, multi‑brand organization. This role requires deep expertise in consolidating disparate technological environments inherited through mergers and acquisitions, rationalizing standards, and delivering a unified, secure, and scalable WAN architecture that supports the business's long‑term growth.
Office Location:
Hybrid in Los Angeles, CA
Salary Range:
$200,000 - $225,000/year
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
PTO
Network Strategy & Roadmap
Define and implement a comprehensive networking roadmap to standardize and optimize infrastructure across acquired companies.
Drive consolidation of inherited technology platforms, balancing integration speed with operational stability.
Establish clear standards, architectures, and governance processes for LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD‑WAN, and emerging technologies.
M&A Integration Leadership
Lead the technical integration of newly acquired companies' network environments into a cohesive enterprise design.
Assess inherited technologies, identify overlaps or gaps, and develop phased consolidation plans.
Partner with corporate development, IT, and security teams to ensure smooth transitions with minimal business disruption.
WAN & Global Connectivity
Architect and oversee the implementation of a scalable WAN strategy, leveraging SD‑WAN, cloud interconnects, and resilient carrier services.
Optimize performance, reliability, and cost across hybrid multi‑site and cloud environments.
Implement redundancy and high availability designs to ensure 24/7/365 business operations.
Operational Excellence
Direct the monitoring, incident response, and lifecycle management of enterprise network systems.
Establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, performance, and security.
Lead vendor negotiations, contracts, and partnerships for WAN and managed services.
Leadership & Collaboration
Build and mentor a high‑performing networking team capable of executing on complex integration and transformation initiatives.
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure alignment of network services with the overall IT strategy.
Provide executive updates on networking strategy, risk, and performance.
Required Skills and Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
Proven success in consolidating and modernizing network environments following mergers or acquisitions.
Deep technical expertise in WAN/SD‑WAN, MPLS, VPN, BGP, cloud interconnects, and modern data center connectivity.
Experience in defining and executing multi‑year technology roadmaps.
Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate technical outcomes into business impact.
Hands‑on keyboard expected.
Bachelor's Degree and Vendor Certification in networking required.
Versique is a high‑performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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Office Location:
Hybrid in Los Angeles, CA
Salary Range:
$200,000 - $225,000/year
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
PTO
Network Strategy & Roadmap
Define and implement a comprehensive networking roadmap to standardize and optimize infrastructure across acquired companies.
Drive consolidation of inherited technology platforms, balancing integration speed with operational stability.
Establish clear standards, architectures, and governance processes for LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD‑WAN, and emerging technologies.
M&A Integration Leadership
Lead the technical integration of newly acquired companies' network environments into a cohesive enterprise design.
Assess inherited technologies, identify overlaps or gaps, and develop phased consolidation plans.
Partner with corporate development, IT, and security teams to ensure smooth transitions with minimal business disruption.
WAN & Global Connectivity
Architect and oversee the implementation of a scalable WAN strategy, leveraging SD‑WAN, cloud interconnects, and resilient carrier services.
Optimize performance, reliability, and cost across hybrid multi‑site and cloud environments.
Implement redundancy and high availability designs to ensure 24/7/365 business operations.
Operational Excellence
Direct the monitoring, incident response, and lifecycle management of enterprise network systems.
Establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, performance, and security.
Lead vendor negotiations, contracts, and partnerships for WAN and managed services.
Leadership & Collaboration
Build and mentor a high‑performing networking team capable of executing on complex integration and transformation initiatives.
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure alignment of network services with the overall IT strategy.
Provide executive updates on networking strategy, risk, and performance.
Required Skills and Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
Proven success in consolidating and modernizing network environments following mergers or acquisitions.
Deep technical expertise in WAN/SD‑WAN, MPLS, VPN, BGP, cloud interconnects, and modern data center connectivity.
Experience in defining and executing multi‑year technology roadmaps.
Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate technical outcomes into business impact.
Hands‑on keyboard expected.
Bachelor's Degree and Vendor Certification in networking required.
Versique is a high‑performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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