Director Network Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the architecture, design, deployment, and operational lifecycle of Fleet's corporate LAN/WAN, wireless, OT core, and physical security networks across global data center campuses.
• Lead network planning and execution from due diligence through commissioning, including design documentation, scope definition, standards development, cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
• Partner with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and contractors to integrate network infrastructure with data center systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with 10+ years of network engineering experience, including 8+ years supporting mission-critical data center environments.
• Deep expertise in enterprise and cloud-scale networking, including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VXLAN, VRF, routing and switching, optical transport, and large-scale network operations.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, multi-region data center network deployments, including automation technologies such as Ansible, ZTP, SDN, and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic leadership with the ability to balance long-term vision, technical depth, and execution across complex multi-site projects.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with executive leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills, with proven success managing ambiguity, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvement.