As an associate Telecommunications Director you will lead the delivery and operation of complex hybrid network infrastructures across global environments. This role suits a senior network leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking working with Cisco ACI-based SDN and Nexus Dashboard to drive modernisation automation and resilience across complex global environments. You will also bring handson experience with network automation and DevOps leveraging APIs Ansible Python and structured data formats to improve consistency speed and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and support SDN solutions focusing on Cisco ACI across multiple
- Lead and support Cisco ACIbased SDN across multidatacentre environments leveraging Nexus Dashboard and advanced analytics.
- Design secure scalable enterprise network architectures including zerotrust segmentation and compliancedriven controls.
- Drive network automation for provisioning monitoring and configuration using DevOps practices and tooling.
- Act as a senior technical authority providing mentorship architectural guidance and expert support during major incidents.
- Partner with enterprise architects and global teams to align network designs with business security and application needs.
- Deliver strategic network initiatives across regions overseeing design implementation and operational readiness.
- Manage incident response escalation and stakeholder communication ensuring timely resolution.
- Oversee procurement budgeting and vendor engagement for network initiatives.
- Support DNS services branch networking and campus automation as part of the broader enterprise network ecosystem.
Required Skills and Expertise
- Proven experience delivering Cisco ACIbased SDN in large multisite environments including fabric deployment multipod/multisite design L4L7 integration and migration from traditional VLAN architectures.
- Strong experience integrating ACI with legacy networks and hybrid cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) including Nexus Dashboard Insights.
- Deep understanding of network segmentation zerotrust architectures and enterprise security frameworks.
- Handson expertise experience developing and deploying infrastructure-as-code for network and security platforms (Ansible Terraform Git YAML JSON).
- In-depth understanding of Linux networking kernel-based switching and open-source routing stacks (FRR BIRD and Quagga).
- Solid foundation in Cisco routing and switching (e.g. BGP) and SDWAN solutions.
- Experience with enterprise security platforms (e.g. Palo Alto firewalls Panorama F5 load balancers DDoS protection).
- Familiarity with cloud connectivity (e.g. Direct Connect hybrid onprem/cloud networking).
- Strong skills in network troubleshooting performance optimisation and capacity planning.
- Excellent communication stakeholder management and collaboration skills across global teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering architecture and support.
- Certifications:
- CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional (Data Center) preferred
- ITIL Foundation IT Service Management
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements misrepresentations or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application or termination of employment if discovered later in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role when annualized iszł -zł. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge skills education and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered incentive plans bonuses and/or other forms of compensation may be offered in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
Required Experience:
Director
As an associate Telecommunications Director you will lead the delivery and operation of complex hybrid network infrastructures across global environments. This role suits a senior network leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking working with Cisco ACI-based SDN and Nexus ...
As an associate Telecommunications Director you will lead the delivery and operation of complex hybrid network infrastructures across global environments. This role suits a senior network leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking working with Cisco ACI-based SDN and Nexus Dashboard to drive modernisation automation and resilience across complex global environments. You will also bring handson experience with network automation and DevOps leveraging APIs Ansible Python and structured data formats to improve consistency speed and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and support SDN solutions focusing on Cisco ACI across multiple
- Lead and support Cisco ACIbased SDN across multidatacentre environments leveraging Nexus Dashboard and advanced analytics.
- Design secure scalable enterprise network architectures including zerotrust segmentation and compliancedriven controls.
- Drive network automation for provisioning monitoring and configuration using DevOps practices and tooling.
- Act as a senior technical authority providing mentorship architectural guidance and expert support during major incidents.
- Partner with enterprise architects and global teams to align network designs with business security and application needs.
- Deliver strategic network initiatives across regions overseeing design implementation and operational readiness.
- Manage incident response escalation and stakeholder communication ensuring timely resolution.
- Oversee procurement budgeting and vendor engagement for network initiatives.
- Support DNS services branch networking and campus automation as part of the broader enterprise network ecosystem.
Required Skills and Expertise
- Proven experience delivering Cisco ACIbased SDN in large multisite environments including fabric deployment multipod/multisite design L4L7 integration and migration from traditional VLAN architectures.
- Strong experience integrating ACI with legacy networks and hybrid cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) including Nexus Dashboard Insights.
- Deep understanding of network segmentation zerotrust architectures and enterprise security frameworks.
- Handson expertise experience developing and deploying infrastructure-as-code for network and security platforms (Ansible Terraform Git YAML JSON).
- In-depth understanding of Linux networking kernel-based switching and open-source routing stacks (FRR BIRD and Quagga).
- Solid foundation in Cisco routing and switching (e.g. BGP) and SDWAN solutions.
- Experience with enterprise security platforms (e.g. Palo Alto firewalls Panorama F5 load balancers DDoS protection).
- Familiarity with cloud connectivity (e.g. Direct Connect hybrid onprem/cloud networking).
- Strong skills in network troubleshooting performance optimisation and capacity planning.
- Excellent communication stakeholder management and collaboration skills across global teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering architecture and support.
- Certifications:
- CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional (Data Center) preferred
- ITIL Foundation IT Service Management
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements misrepresentations or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application or termination of employment if discovered later in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role when annualized iszł -zł. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge skills education and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered incentive plans bonuses and/or other forms of compensation may be offered in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
Required Experience:
Director
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