Director Network Engineer

Position Overview

The Senior Network Development Engineer is responsible for the architecture design deployment and operational ownership of Fleet Data Centers corporate LAN/WAN wireless OT core and physical security network infrastructure across global data center campuses. This role owns the network lifecycle from concept through commissioning and ongoing operations ensuring secure resilient and scalable solutions that support Fleets growing portfolio. The position serves as the technical authority for network architecture deployment standards automation and operational escalations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the architecture design deployment and operational lifecycle of Fleets corporate LAN/WAN wireless OT core and physical security networks across global data center campuses.
• Lead network planning and execution from due diligence through commissioning including design documentation scope definition standards development cost schedule and quality metrics and multi-site deployments.
• Partner with engineering construction operations vendors and contractors to integrate network infrastructure with data center systems while ensuring compliance quality safety and security requirements.
• Serve as the technical authority for network design decisions risk mitigation resiliency planning path diversity carrier strategy and complex operational escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis network automation emerging technologies and scalable design standards that support future campus growth.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Network Engineering Computer Science or a related field with 10 years of network engineering experience including 8 years supporting mission-critical data center environments.
• Deep expertise in enterprise and cloud-scale networking including BGP OSPF IS-IS VXLAN VRF routing and switching optical transport and large-scale network operations.
• Strong experience with leading networking platforms and providers including Cisco Arista Juniper Ciena fiber carriers and internet service providers.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale multi-region data center network deployments including automation technologies such as Ansible ZTP SDN and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Preferred certifications include ACE Level 5 CCNP/CCIE or equivalent along with demonstrated success influencing stakeholders defining KPIs and supporting global regulatory and compliance requirements.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership with the ability to balance long-term vision technical depth and execution across complex multi-site projects.
• Strong communication presentation and stakeholder management skills including engagement with executive leadership vendors and cross-functional teams.
• High integrity professionalism and emotional intelligence with the ability to build trusted relationships and perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills with proven success managing ambiguity troubleshooting complex issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities including managing multiple priorities external partners and tight delivery timelines.

Working Conditions

• Up to 25% travel to data center sites across multiple regions.
• Ability to work in both office environments and active construction sites while adhering to all safety protocols.

Expected Salary Range

$185000 - $225000 Base Salary Discretionary Bonus

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Centers employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organizations ongoing needs.

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