Director of Network Operations (Irvine, US)
Director of Network Operations (Irvine, US)
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AXON Networks delivers a robust AI-driven analytics-based orchestration platform and a wide portfolio of next-gen high-speed routers that leverage the newest Wi-Fi technologies. Together these technologies give ISPs the ability to manage and troubleshoot their networks in real time and to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
AXON Networks is a trusted strategic partner for its customers helping them evaluate their current technologies and business models and creating and executing strategies that enable them to innovate faster accelerate their digital transformations and strengthen their relationships with consumers.
AXON Networks is headquartered in Irvine CA USA with Asia HQ in Singapore and also operating in Denmark and Vietnam.
We are looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Director of Network Operations to lead our global networking environment. This role combines leadership strategy and deep technical expertise to ensure that our networks remain reliable secure and scalable.
Responsibilities:
Architect operate and optimize large-scale low-latency IP/MPLS and cloud networks.
Drive automation (Python Ansible Terraform APIs) to eliminate manual toil.
Build monitoring and observability systems (Prometheus Grafana NetFlow SNMP Splunk).
Lead the Network Operations function including 24/7 NOC activities capacity planning and service availability.
Build mentor and develop a high-performing team of developers engineers and operations staff.
Define and execute operational strategy KPIs and SLAs to ensure uptime and customer satisfaction.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product launches and network initiatives.
Oversee vendor relationships contract negotiations and service provider performance.
Act as the final escalation point for critical incidents and drive root cause analysis (RCA).
Ensure compliance with security regulatory and audit requirements.
Requirements:
10 years in Network Operations/Engineering with at least 5 years leading teams.
Expertise in routing switching and large-scale IP networks (BGP OSPF MPLS VXLAN).
Strong experience with cloud networking (AWS Azure GCP).
Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools (Python Ansible Terraform).
Experience managing mission-critical 24/7 global network environments.
- Advanced certifications (CCIE JNCIE or equivalent) are a plus but hands-on skills matter more.
Competencies:
A hands-on leader who can build teams and still jump into configs.
Obsessed with reliability automation and fixing things the right way.
Calm under pressure sharp in a crisis and relentless about operational excellence.
Excited to lead by example and mentor engineers to become world-class operators.
Due to the on-site nature of this role we are only considering candidates who currently reside in or near Irvine CA.
Annual salary range: $160000 - $250000
Join AXON Networks!
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
