Global Network & Hybrid Cloud Leader

Dimensional Fund Advisors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Comprehensive benefits

Educational initiatives

Job summary

Dimensional Fund Advisors in Austin is seeking a seasoned network leader to design, deploy, and manage a resilient global network infrastructure spanning data centers and cloud environments. You will lead a global team, drive strategic network initiatives, and implement Hybrid Cloud architectures with a strong focus on security and performance.

The role emphasizes Infrastructure as Code using Ansible and Terraform, optimization of BGP/MPLS routing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent relevant career experience); advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering and operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing a global team.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing complex network infrastructures, including experience with VXLAN, BGP, MPLS, hybrid cloud environments and micro-segmentation.
• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering an environment of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and transform a global team of network engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and development opportunities to support career growth and operational excellence.
• Design, deploy, and manage a resilient global network infrastructure, including data centers and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Develop and implement network strategies and architectures for Hybrid Cloud environments, leveraging network virtualization and micro-segmentation technologies.
• Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, utilizing tools like Ansible and Terraform to automate network provisioning, configuration, and management tasks, ensuring scalable and repeatable processes.
• Oversee the management of core networking protocols and services, including BGP and MPLS, optimizing routing and traffic management to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into network solutions that support enterprise goals.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement of network services and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to network security and data protection.
• Stay abreast of emerging networking and AI technologies and trends, assessing their potential impact on the organization and driving innovation in network services and architecture.

Skills

Network leadership

Global network design

IaC automation

Ansible

Terraform

VXLAN

BGP

MPLS

Security & Zero Trust

AI in networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree or CCNP/CCIE preferred

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

VXLAN

BGP

MPLS

NSX

VMware

Cisco IOS

Job description

Dimensional Fund Advisors in Austin is seeking a seasoned network leader to design, deploy, and manage a resilient global network infrastructure spanning data centers and cloud environments. You will lead a global team, drive strategic network initiatives, and implement Hybrid Cloud architectures with a strong focus on security and performance.

The role emphasizes Infrastructure as Code using Ansible and Terraform, optimization of BGP/MPLS routing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams