Director of Network Architecture Austin, TX

Director of Network Architecture

 
Job ID: Job-1880       
Job Title:      Director of Network Architecture       
location:       Austin , TX    
Jobtype:        Permanent      
       
Description:    Responsible for owning and driving network strategies to meet the future needs of customers and product teams. The ideal individual will have the vision and expertise required to lead a high performing team of network architects, ensuring world-class performance, availability and uptime for our cloud and hybrid network infrastructure. 

Reports to VP Engineering 

Duties and Responsibilities 
Oversees architects performing network design, testing, and troubleshooting of network facilities 
Engages in and encourages out of the box innovative thinking and use of technologies 
Assists in the design and implementation of new products, services, and technologies 
Acts as a liaison between management and engineers for key or urgent issues 
Keeps managers informed of schedules, priorities, and problems 
Supervises activities of staff (i.e. trains, appraises, rewards, motivates, disciplines, recommends termination as necessary) 
Determines deficiencies in processes and/or procedures and evaluates, proposes and implements solutions 
Collaborates with peers to ensure uniformity of teams 
Ensures proper documentation of all processes and procedures 

Position Requirements 
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a relevant field required. At the manager's discretion, additional equivalent experience and relevant technical certifications may substitute for the degree requirement 
Minimum of six years of experience in network operations and/or engineering 
Knowledge/Skills Requirements: 
Advanced knowledge in designing, testing, scaling, troubleshooting, and analyzing network facilities 
A strong background in network engineering and network operations 
Ability to command the intellectual respect of network architects as well as business and product owners 
High level of knowledge of the company's products, network infrastructure and environments 
Knowledge of technologies such as Ethernet, IPv4/6, STP, OSPF, BGP, etc. 
Excellent organization, time management, communication and interpersonal skills 
Ability to make appropriate decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions 
Ability to apply varying leadership skills and traits creating solutions and results to unexpected situations 
Ability to successfully work and promote inclusiveness in small groups 


Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume. 

NO RELOCATION. ONLY THOSE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US. VISA TRANSFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. NO 3RD PARTIES. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES, PLEASE. 

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