Director of Network and Unified Communications (JOB ID 003116)

Innovien is supporting a full, ground up rebuild of an enterprise network and the modernization of how it is architected and operated. We're hiring a Director of Network and Unified Communications to own the entire network and set the direction for the effort end to end. The network grew over years without a unified strategy, and the budget, executive mandate, and runway are now in place to fix it. This is a strategy first role with the autonomy to shape the organization your way, and technical credibility is essential.

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What You'll Do
Lead the network rebuild from a blank slate, owning architecture, design, standards, and sequencing
Define and own the colocation (COLO) connectivity strategy, including redundancy, vendor selection, and ongoing operations
Build a technical debt elimination strategy and assess Network as a Service (NaaS) for the LAN and wireless layers, delivering a formal recommendation within the first year
Mature the managed service provider (MSP) engagement model and own all network and telecom operations globally, including WAN, LAN, wireless, VoIP, SIP trunking, soft phones, mobility, and DDoS
Inherit and restructure the team, and deliver executive level reporting on progress, operational health, and cost outcomes

What You Bring
10+ years of enterprise networking leadership across network builds, colocation, cloud connectivity, or large scale infrastructure transformation
Deep expertise in enterprise WAN, LAN, and wireless architecture, including SD-WAN, routing and switching, wireless design, and DNS/DHCP/IPAM in a Cisco environment
Experience owning unified communications: VoIP, SIP trunking, soft phones, video and telepresence, conferencing, and contact center capabilities
MSP management experience, particularly in early stage or immature models
Network as a Service (NaaS) familiarity, xsgimln with enough depth to assess fit, select a partner, and make a go or no go recommendation
Experience with Zero Trust network segmentation, NAC, and STIGs in a defense or regulated environment
Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIP

Details
Onsite in Melbourne, FL
Direct hire, permanent placement; relocation assistance available
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with company match; permissive time off
Florida based, with no state income tax