Director of AI Infrastructure Strategy

Spectrum Business; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy, engage key stakeholders and guide the evolution of our network solutions. You’ll translate customer roadmaps into architecture and investment plans, influencing long-term capacity decisions and collaborating with partners.

The role requires 8+ years in network strategy, 5+ years in leadership, and travel up to 50%. Base pay ranges widely; Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in network architecture, technical strategy, solutions engineering or customer-facing infrastructure consulting.
• 5+ years cross-functional leadership and executive influence.
• 5+ years supporting fiber infrastructure, dark fiber, IRU or capital-intensive network programs.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level technical discussions with senior executives and customers, representing Spectrum’s infrastructure vision.
• Translate multi-year customer roadmaps into actionable network, capacity, interconnection and investment strategies.
• Identify and shape opportunities before formal proposals, strengthening technical confidence and supporting business growth.
• Develop customer-driven strategies for DCI, optical networking, dark fiber, IRUs and advanced transport solutions.
• Collaborate with Strategic Ecosystem Partners to anticipate emerging requirements and priority markets.
• Aggregate customer demand to influence backbone, capacity and capital priorities, including shared and third-party infrastructure models.
• Serve as senior technical advisor, converting complex needs into clear Spectrum strategies and ensuring technical continuity throughout pursuits.
• Guide alignment across internal teams, documenting strategic architecture and business requirements for seamless handoff to Sales Engineering.

Skills

IP networking

DCI networking

Executive presence

Network architecture

Strategic planning

Stakeholder alignment

Hyperscaler exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering/CS/Business

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy, engage key stakeholders and guide the evolution of our network solutions. You’ll translate customer roadmaps into architecture and investment plans, influencing long-term capacity decisions and collaborating with partners.

The role requires 8+ years in network strategy, 5+ years in leadership, and travel up to 50%. Base pay ranges widely; Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to growth and well-being.