Global Network Director: Lead Secure, Modern Connectivity

AES; United States; Remote; USD 183,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AES is seeking a Global Network Director to lead strategy, architecture, engineering, and operations of AES's worldwide network infrastructure. This role drives modernization, cybersecurity alignment, and cost-efficient connectivity across on-prem, cloud, datacenter, WAN, SD-WAN, Internet, and remote access environments.

The Director will manage a globally distributed team, establish standards, governance, and service delivery frameworks, and partner with Digital, Cybersecurity, EA, and external

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise network infrastructure leadership.
• Experience defining and executing global network strategies, roadmaps and operating models.
• Deep knowledge of WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking, datacenter, and secure remote access.
• Strong understanding of network security, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, and resiliency.
• Ability to lead globally distributed technical teams and drive vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute AES's global network strategy, roadmap, and operating model.
• Lead globally distributed network architects, engineers, analysts, and operations teams.
• Define governance, standards, and service delivery for network services worldwide.
• Drive modernization initiatives including SD-WAN, cloud networking, and secure remote access.
• Oversee budgets, vendor negotiations, and cost optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Enterprise networking

Cloud networking

SD-WAN

Security controls

Budget management

Vendor management

ITIL

TOGAF

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

ITIL certification

TOGAF certification

PMP

Job description

AES is seeking a Global Network Director to lead strategy, architecture, engineering, and operations of AES's worldwide network infrastructure. This role drives modernization, cybersecurity alignment, and cost-efficient connectivity across on-prem, cloud, datacenter, WAN, SD-WAN, Internet, and remote access environments.

The Director will manage a globally distributed team, establish standards, governance, and service delivery frameworks, and partner with Digital, Cybersecurity, EA, and external