Executive Director, Network & Telecommunications
Core
Lead the design, modernization, and operations of a mission-critical connectivity ecosystem for an integrated academic health system and research university, ensuring secure, resilient connectivity for clinical care, biomedical research, and academic experiences.
Role type
Executive Director, Enterprise Networking & Telecommunications
Builds
Secure, resilient, always-on connectivity across hospitals, ambulatory sites, research labs, and academic campuses
Domain
Healthcare + Higher Education + Enterprise Networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise networking strategy, SD-WAN, network security (NAC, segmentation, zero-trust), VoIP/SIP/PBX, DAS design, wireless infrastructure management, vendor contract management, team leadership, incident command
Preferred skills
Master's degree in CS/IT, CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, Aruba ASE, ITIL, experience in healthcare or higher education
Technologies
Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, VoIP, SIP, PBX, CCaaS, SD-WAN, DAS
Responsibilities
Define and execute enterprise networking and telecommunications strategy; Oversee design, implementation, and management of large-scale enterprise networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN, Cellular, VoIP, CCaaS); Ensure robust network security through firewalls, intrusion prevention, and NAC; Lead initiatives for operating a high-performing and secure environment; Direct enterprise voice and data infrastructure including VoIP, SIP trunking, and PBX systems; Oversee telecommunications planning, engineering, and lifecycle management of infrastructure; Lead design, deployment, and optimization of DAS for cellular and wireless coverage; Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement; Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers and telecom specialists
Seniority
Executive, strategic architect & hands-on technical expert