Network Director

syniverse; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/remote work

Job summary

Syniverse is seeking a Network Director to lead strategic direction, architecture, and operations of the internal and customer-facing network backbone. You will drive security, availability, and performance while guiding a team of managers, architects, and engineers.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to plan for growth, enforce standards, and optimize costs through disciplined runbooks and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years in network engineering, with at least 3–5 years in people management or senior leadership roles.
• Certification in CCIE/CCNA/JNCIA/JNCIE/JNCIP/JNCIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute network strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to assess network needs and plan for future growth.
• Establish, document, and enforce network engineering standards, design principles, and change management practices.
• Champion operational discipline through runbooks, post-incident reviews, and continuous improvement cycles.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of the Syniverse network.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of network services.
• Analyze network usage and implement optimization techniques to maximize resource efficiency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to reduce expenses.
• Lead and mentor a team of Network Managers, engineers and architects, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Set performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations.
• Manage relationships with Network vendors and OEM and technology partners to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements aligned to our network services
• Develop and manage the network budget, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
• Monitor expenditures and implement cost-saving measures.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with network infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with industry network standards and regulations.
• Stay updated on emerging network technologies and trends.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance operations.

Skills

Network leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Team leadership

Security & performance

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or CS

Tools

CCIE

CCNA

JNCIA

JNCIE

JNCIP

JNCIS

Job description

Syniverse is the world's most connected company. Whether we're developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward. Which is why we work with some of the world's most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we're able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits.

Who We're Looking For

The Network Director is responsible for the strategic direction, architecture, engineering, and operational excellence of Syniverse's internal network backbone and customer-interfacing network - a critical enabler of the company's global telecom and messaging services. This leader ensures scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure that supports business growth while driving a culture of engineering excellence across a team of managers, architects, and engineers. -

Some of What You'll Do

• Develop and execute network strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to assess Syniverse network needs and plan for future growth.
• Establish, document, and enforce network engineering standards, design principles, and change management practices.
• Champion operational discipline through runbooks, post-incident reviews, and continuous improvement cycles.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of the Syniverse network.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of network services.
• Analyze Network usage and implement optimization techniques to maximize resource efficiency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to reduce expenses.
• Lead and mentor a team of Network Managers, engineers and architects, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Set performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations.
• Manage relationships with Network vendors and OEM and technology partners to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements aligned to our network services
• Develop and manage the network budget, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
• Monitor expenditures and implement cost-saving measures.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with network infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with industry network standards and regulations.
• Stay updated on emerging network technologies and trends.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years in network engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a people management or senior leadership role, including experience managing managers.
• Previous or current certification in any of the following disciplines preferred CCIE, CCNA, JNCIA, JNCIE, JNCIP or JNCIS

Why You Should Join Us

Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible/remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture.

At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world.

Pay Transparency

In accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements, Syniverse will provide information regarding the salary range or compensation for this position during the recruitment process and prior to any compensation discussions.