Director, Global Network Services

Job Summary

The Director Global Network Services is a senior technology leader responsible for defining evolving and operationalizing the enterprise strategy for global network infrastructure across Vertivs worldwide operations. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all network services including data center connectivity manufacturing plant networks branch office infrastructure and cloud networking ensuring seamless secure and resilient connectivity that supports Vertivs mission-critical business operations and continued global growth.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the global network services strategy aligned with Vertivs business objectives digital transformation initiatives and manufacturing operations
• Develop and maintain a multi-year network technology roadmap encompassing SD-WAN MPLS cloud connectivity wireless and next-generation architectures
• Partner with executive leadership to translate business requirements into scalable secure network solutions that support 40 country operations
• Drive innovation through evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies (SASE Zero Trust Network Access network automation AIOps)

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the design deployment and operation of enterprise network infrastructure across global data centers manufacturing plants distribution centers and corporate offices
• Establish and maintain network performance SLAs ensuring 99.99% availability for mission-critical environments
  
• Direct network capacity planning and optimization to support business growth M&A integration and new facility buildouts
  
• Implement robust monitoring observability and incident management frameworks to ensure rapid detection and resolution of network issues

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and develop a globally distributed team of network engineers and architects (direct and matrixed)
  
• Build a high-performance culture of continuous improvement operational discipline and customer service excellence
  
• Manage vendor and service provider relationships including contract negotiations SLA governance and strategic partnerships
  
• Develop and manage the annual network services budget ensuring cost-effective delivery of services

Security & Compliance

• Collaborate with Cybersecurity to ensure network architecture adheres to Zero Trust principles segmentation strategies and regulatory compliance requirements (SOX GDPR industry standards)
  
• Ensure network designs support audit readiness and governance frameworks across all regions
  Drive network security posture improvements including firewall management intrusion detection/prevention and DDoS mitigation

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary escalation point and subject matter expert for all global network services matters
  
• Communicate network strategy performance and risk posture to senior IT leadership and business stakeholders
  
• Partner with application cloud and infrastructure teams to ensure network readiness for new business initiatives and technology deployments
  

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or related network experience
• 12 years of progressive experience in network engineering and operations with 5 years in a senior leadership role managing global network services
• Deep expertise in enterprise networking technologies: routing/switching (BGP OSPF EIGRP) SD-WAN MPLS firewalls load balancers DNS/DHCP wireless (Wi-Fi 6/6E) and cloud networking (AWS Azure)
• Proven track record of leading large-scale network transformation programs in complex multinational manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones
• Strong vendor management skills with major network providers (Cisco Palo Alto Fortinet Aruba Zscaler)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets
• Preferred:
  • Industry certifications: CCIE CCNP PCNSE or equivalent
  • Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments with OT/IT network convergence
  • Familiarity with network automation tools (Ansible Terraform Python scripting)
  • ITIL certification or demonstrated experience with ITSM frameworks
  • Experience supporting M&A integration from a network infrastructure perspective
• Leadership Competencies:
  • Strategic Vision: Ability to translate complex technical landscapes into clear actionable strategies aligned with business outcomes
  • Operational Rigor: Commitment to disciplined execution governance and accountability across a global operating model
  • Influence & Communication: Executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
  • Change Leadership: Proven ability to drive transformation in complex matrixed organizations
  • Global Mindset: Cultural awareness and experience operating across diverse geographies and regulatory environments
    

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• CustomerFocus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIVBEHAVIORS

• Ownit
• Actwith urgency
• Foster acustomer-first mindset
• Thinkbigandexecute
• Lead byexample
• Drivecontinuous improvement
• Learn andseek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv(NYSE: VRT)brings together hardware software analytics and ongoing services to enable itscustomers vital applicationstoruncontinuouslyperform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing todays data centers communicationnetworksand commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio ofpower cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services thatextendfrom the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered inWesterville Ohio USA Vertiv employs around34000 peopleand does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 H-1 H-2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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