23h ago
Director, Network Architecture and Engineering
Dallas, TX
✨ $165k-$215k / yearest.
full-timedirectormanufacturing
💼 About This Role
You'll define and govern enterprise network architecture standards across a distributed manufacturing environment. You'll lead the transition from fragmented site-specific designs to scalable, standardized architectures. This role focuses on architectural leadership and engineering discipline without owning day-to-day operations.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Define and govern enterprise network architecture standards across LAN, WAN, wireless, voice, and plant connectivity.
- Lead transition from fragmented site-specific designs to standardized, scalable architectures.
- Collaborate with Cybersecurity to translate security requirements into enforceable architectural designs.
- Drive lifecycle planning including hardware/software refresh cycles and CAPEX prioritization.
📋 Requirements
- Proven experience owning enterprise network architecture across multi-site environments (LAN, WAN, wireless, voice).
- Demonstrated success standardizing fragmented network environments and driving adoption of enterprise design standards.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or plant-adjacent environments with an understanding of uptime and operational constraints.
- Strong ability to influence without direct operational ownership, enforcing design discipline across distributed teams.
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with OT and plant stakeholder collaboration.
- Experience with network segmentation and IT/OT integration.
- CCIE or equivalent certification.
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 💰 Competitive compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- 🏖️ PTO and holidays including floating holidays
- 🏥 Industry competitive benefits at lowest cost to employee
- 📚 Training to equip with knowledge and skills for success
📨 Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate
- 1HR Screen· 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interview· 60 min
- 3Technical Panel Interview· 60 min
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