Director Of Engineering (NJ Required)

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Director of Engineering - Network & Unified Communications to lead enterprise network and UC strategy across a multi-location healthcare environment. The role unifies Network and Unified Communications teams under a single leadership layer and oversees a large, complex operation with numerous facilities.

The ideal candidate will drive modernization, architecture, and governance while managing multi-million-dollar budgets and vendor relationships, in a high-availability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT/Engineering.
• 10+ years leading enterprise networking and communications infra.
• Experience managing large, geographically distributed teams.
• Proven budget management for ops and capex.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, architecture, and operations for enterprise network.
• Oversee WAN/LAN/WLAN, data center, and security across locations.
• Own UC strategy; CUCM and contact center platforms.
• Drive modernization, cloud networking, and vendor negotiations.
• Ensure high availability and performance in 24x7 healthcare setting.

Skills

Executive leadership

Enterprise networking

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

CUCM

Cisco Routing & Switching

Aruba Wireless

Palo Alto Firewalls

Fortinet Firewalls

ITIL

Job description

Director of Engineering (Network & Unified Communications)

Update: Need Candidates who live in NJ -or- willing to relocate to NJ

On-Site 3+ Days Each Month

Overview

Our healthcare client is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering - Network & Unified Communications to lead the strategy, engineering, operations, and modernization of enterprise-wide network and communications infrastructure. This is a high-impact executive leadership role responsible for supporting a complex environment that spans 18 hospitals and more than 500 locations, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity for critical clinical and

business operations.

This role will unify Network and Unified Communications teams under a single leader and oversee a large organization consisting of managers, supervisors, engineers, and technicians. The ideal candidate is a proven infrastructure leader with deep technical expertise, strong operational discipline, and experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Network Leadership

• Lead the strategy, architecture, engineering, and operational support of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Oversee WAN, LAN, WLAN, data center, and dark fiber environments.
• Ensure high availability, performance, resilience, and security across all network services.
• Drive network modernization initiatives, including circuit optimization, fiber expansion, and infrastructure standardization.
• Serve as the executive escalation point for major infrastructure incidents and outages.

Unified Communications & Contact Center

• Own the enterprise voice and communications strategy.
• Lead Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and Contact Center platforms, including Cisco UCCX and Webex Contact Center.
• Oversee telephony modernization efforts, voice migrations, number porting, and legacy telecom retirement.
• Support advanced communication technologies and automation initiatives, including AI-enabled customer engagement solutions.

Infrastructure Operations & Lifecycle Management

• Develop and execute long-term infrastructure roadmaps and lifecycle strategies.
• Lead technology integration efforts associated with new facilities, acquisitions, and enterprise growth initiatives.
• Balance project delivery with ongoing operational excellence in a 24x7 healthcare environment.
• Establish and maintain infrastructure standards, governance, and best practices.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Manage multi-million-dollar capital and operating budgets.
• Lead vendor and carrier relationships, contract negotiations, procurement activities, and service management.
• Oversee telecommunications services, network providers, and connectivity partners.
• Evaluate technologies and investment strategies to support future organizational needs.

People Leadership

• Lead a large team of managers, supervisors, engineers, and technicians responsible for network and communications services.
• Mentor and develop technical leadership talent across the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Forecast future staffing needs and build capabilities in emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise networking and communications infrastructure.
• Experience leading large, geographically distributed teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale infrastructure environments with thousands of users and hundreds of locations.
• Strong experience managing operational and capital budgets.

Technical Expertise

Candidates should possess strong experience with several of the following:

• Cisco Routing & Switching
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
• Cisco Contact Center Technologies
• Aruba Wireless Networking
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Fortinet Firewalls
• WAN/LAN Architecture
• Dark Fiber Networks
• Telecommunications and Carrier Management
• Network Security
• Data Center Networking
• IT Service Management (ITIL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of cloud networking technologies, including Azure and GCP.
• Experience with SD-WAN and modern network architectures.
• Industry certifications such as:
  • CCNP
  • CCIE
  • CISSP
  • PMP
  • ITIL

Additional Information

• This role will oversee both the Network and Unified Communications organizations under a consolidated leadership structure.
• Team size includes approximately 60+ engineers, technicians, supervisors, and managers.
• Preference for candidates located in New Jersey, though highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• Contract engagement with anticipated long-term conversion opportunity.
• This position offers the opportunity to lead critical infrastructure supporting one of the region's largest healthcare environments.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a strategic infrastructure leader who combines strong executive presence with hands-on technical depth. The ideal candidate has successfully led large enterprise networking and communications organizations, managed complex budgets and vendor relationships, and delivered modernization initiatives within mission-critical environments where reliability and uptime are paramount.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Edison, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $120.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Edison, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.