[Remote] Director, Network Services
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, providing vehicles, financing, parts, maintenance, and repair services through a nationwide dealership network. The Director, Network Services will define and execute the enterprise network strategy, lead network and telephony operations, drive modernization and resiliency initiatives, and oversee governance, security alignment, vendors, finances, and service delivery. The role also builds a high-performing network services organization and sponsors enterprise technology transformation programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute enterprise network strategy and multi-year roadmap
- Lead network operations across corporate, retail, cloud, telecommunications, and data center environments
- Establish governance, standards, KPIs, SLAs, and operational excellence frameworks
- Direct modernization initiatives including SD-WAN, cloud networking, automation, and observability
- Ensure network resiliency, business continuity, and capacity planning
- Partner with Information Security to implement network security controls and risk mitigation
- Lead vendor negotiations, contract management, and strategic partnerships
- Build and develop a high-performing organization through coaching, succession planning, and workforce development
- Sponsor strategic enterprise technology programs and infrastructure transformation initiatives
- Develop and execute enterprise network strategy and multi-year roadmap
- Lead network operations across corporate, retail, cloud, telecommunications, and data center environments
- Establish governance, standards, KPIs, SLAs, and operational excellence frameworks
- Direct modernization initiatives including SD-WAN, cloud networking, automation, and observability
- Ensure network resiliency, business continuity, and capacity planning
- Partner with Information Security to implement network security controls and risk mitigation
- Lead vendor negotiations, contract management, and strategic partnerships
- Build and develop a high-performing organization through coaching, succession planning, and workforce development
- Sponsor strategic enterprise technology programs and infrastructure transformation initiatives
Skills
- 5-8 Years Hands on Networking/Voice Experience
- 5+ Years in people leadership in large enterprise
- College Degree from Accredited University
- CCNA/CCNE/CCIE certifications preferred
- Experience with Cisco Cloud Voice/Contact Center/Zscaler/Palo Alto/Aruba Wireless/Cisco Switching
- Extensive experience with SASE security solutions like Zscaler (or similar)
- Palo Alto Firewall experience
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and 401k matching
- Insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits
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