Platform Director of Networks

Lorien; City Of London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services organisation is hiring a Platform Director of Networks to oversee the global design and delivery of network infrastructure. This fully remote role requires 10+ years in networking, proven leadership skills, and expertise in SDWAN and Cloud WAN. You will lead a team of over 250 networking professionals and collaborate with top partners to drive innovation in enterprise networking.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in networking, with MSP and Telco experience.
• Proven leadership of large, globally dispersed technical teams.
• Deep expertise in SDWAN, Cloud WAN, MPLS, and network security.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global network strategy and architecture.
• Lead a team of 250+ networking professionals across multiple technologies.
• Drive transformation from MPLS to cloud-based WAN solutions.

Skills

Networking experience

Leadership of technical teams

SDWAN and Cloud WAN expertise

Network security knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

CCIE or equivalent certification

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

AWS

Job description

Overview

Platform Director - Networks — Permanent, Fully Remote Professional Services

We\'re hiring a Platform Director of Networks to lead the global design, delivery, and evolution of network infrastructure for a leading professional services organisation. This is a strategic leadership role overseeing a large, globally distributed team and driving transformation across SDWAN, Cloud WAN, and legacy MPLS environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute global network strategy and architecture.
• Lead a team of 250+ networking professionals across multiple technologies.
• Drive transformation from MPLS to cloud-based WAN solutions.
• Oversee delivery of networking services in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.
• Collaborate with partners and vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto) to shape roadmap and service innovation.
• Ensure robust network security and operational excellence.
• Maintain strong relationships with Telco providers.

What You\'ll Bring

• 10+ years in networking, with MSP and Telco experience.
• Proven leadership of large, globally dispersed technical teams.
• Deep expertise in SDWAN, Cloud WAN, MPLS, and network security.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and AWS.
• CCIE, CCDE or equivalent certification.
• Strong stakeholder management and strategic planning skills.
• Eligible for SC clearance.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of enterprise networking in a fully remote, senior leadership role.

Apply now to lead innovation and transformation at scale.

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