Director, Global Network Operations & Transformation

Kforce Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Director, Network Operations in Fort Lauderdale, FL to lead strategy, delivery, and operational excellence of a global enterprise network. You will oversee network operations, modernization efforts, security, and cloud connectivity across on-prem and cloud environments.

Responsibilities include defining network strategy, driving KPIs and SLAs, building high-performing teams, managing budgets, and partnering with stakeholders and vendors to achieve strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, infrastructure operations, or connectivity services
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing enterprise technology teams
• Expertise in enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, WAN/LAN, SD-WAN, network security, and infrastructure operations
• Experience leading large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Define and execute network and connectivity strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead global network operations, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and compliance
• Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives across cloud, data center, WAN, LAN, and SD-WAN environments
• Establish operational standards, KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement programs
• Build and develop high-performing engineering and operations teams
• Manage network budgets, technology investments, and cost optimization initiatives
• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, and vendors to deliver strategic outcomes
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service delivery performance

Skills

Network leadership

Enterprise networking

Cloud connectivity

SD-WAN

Vendor management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/CS

Job description

Kforce is seeking a Director, Network Operations in Fort Lauderdale, FL to lead strategy, delivery, and operational excellence of a global enterprise network. You will oversee network operations, modernization efforts, security, and cloud connectivity across on-prem and cloud environments.

Responsibilities include defining network strategy, driving KPIs and SLAs, building high-performing teams, managing budgets, and partnering with stakeholders and vendors to achieve strategic outcomes.