Network Director

VDart Software Services Pvt. Ltd.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consulting firm is seeking a Network Director to drive strategic network initiatives and manage global network operations. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in network engineering and architecture, with proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include defining enterprise network strategy, overseeing design and governance, and leading incident response. This is an onsite full-time position located in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading enterprise-scale networks.
• Deep expertise in SD-WAN and network security integration.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust and network segmentation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise network strategy.
• Oversee design and governance of networking.
• Lead incident response and continual improvement processes.

Skills

Network engineering and architecture

Routing/switching

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Education

15+ years in network engineering

Executive-level certifications (CCIE, CISSP)

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Title: Network Director

Job Location: Bangalore / Abu Dhabi (Onsite - Full Time)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the enterprise network strategy aligned with business growth, digital transformation, and cloud adoption goals.
• Lead multi-year network modernization programs, including migration to software-defined, automated, and AI-assisted environments.
• Develop and manage network architecture roadmaps covering LAN / WAN, SD-WAN, data center, cloud, wireless, and security domains.
• Partner with CIO, CISO, and enterprise architects to ensure the network supports resilient, secure, and performant digital operations.
• Drive cost optimization through vendor consolidation, managed services, and automation initiatives.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee design and governance of core, campus, and cloud networking - ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
• Direct enterprise deployments of SD-WAN, SASE, and Zero Trust Network Architecture frameworks.
• Champion network observability, telemetry, and automation initiatives for proactive issue management and performance optimization.
• Ensure network scalability to support emerging workloads such as hybrid cloud, AI, and IoT.
• Stay current with evolving technologies (5G, NaaS, edge computing) and evaluate their relevance to enterprise strategy.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee 24x7 global network operations ensuring SLAs, uptime, and service reliability.
• Develop and enforce standards, governance, and security controls across the global network.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and continual improvement processes.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and vendor relationships (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Microsoft, etc.).
• Establish KPIs for network health, performance, and team efficiency; drive accountability across teams and service providers.

People & Vendor Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a global team of network architects, engineers, and operations staff.
• Build a high-performance culture that emphasizes automation, agility, and innovation.
• Manage strategic vendor partnerships and evaluate new technologies through POCs and architecture boards.
• Represent network function in executive and board-level discussions, communicating complex technical topics with clarity and influence.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years in network engineering and architecture, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership / director capacity.
• Proven track record leading enterprise-scale networks across data centers, campuses, cloud, and remote locations.
• Deep expertise in routing / switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN), SD-WAN, and network security integration.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or hybrid-cloud networking and associated architectures.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust, SASE, and network segmentation frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets, vendors, and global distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - able to balance business outcomes with technical decisions.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Executive-level certifications (CCIE, CISSP, TOGAF, PMP).
• Proven success leading network transformation or cloud connectivity programs.
• Familiarity with AI-driven network operations (AIOps) and predictive analytics platforms.
• Experience with ITIL-based service delivery models and managed service contracts.
• MBA or equivalent experience in technology leadership and business strategy.

VDart : Digital Consulting & Staffing Solutions

VDart is a leading digital consulting and staffing company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. VDart is one of the top staffing companies in USA & also provides technology solutions, supporting businesses in their digital transformation journey. Digital consulting services, Digital consulting agency

Core Services :

• Digital consulting and transformation solutions
• Comprehensive staffing services (contract, temporary, permanent placements)
• Talent management and workforce solutions
• Technology implementation services

Key Industries : VDart primarily serves industries such as automotive and mobility, banking and finance, healthcare and life sciences, and energy and utilities. VDart - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations

Notable Partnership : VDart Digital has been a consistently strong supplier for Toyota since 2017 Digital Transformation Consulting & Strategy Services | VDart Digital , demonstrating their capability in large-scale digital transformation projects.

With over 17 years of experience, VDart combines staffing expertise with technology solutions to help organizations modernize their operations and build skilled workforce capabilities across multiple sectors.