Director of Network Engineering

Location: Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; Alexandria, VA (considering candidates who currently reside in these areas)

Industry: Data Centers

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Salary: $132,000 - $180,000 plus Bonus

Travel: Up to 25%

Overview:

We design, build and operate mega-scale data center campuses. We provide our customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. We are well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW . This unique model enables us to provide the world's largest and most sophisticated customers with a seamless extension of their own data centers with constant access to design innovation.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Director of Network Engineering to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of innovative, scalable, and secure network solutions for global cloud services. This role involves overseeing complex projects, managing a team, and ensuring high availability and performance across our global network infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as both a leader and a hands-on contributor, guiding the team responsible for building and maintaining the fiber infrastructure-both inside and outside plants-across our data center campuses. Additionally, you will lead a team in defining the architecture for the internal IoT, BMS, and EPMS networks. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in either inside or outside fiber plant design, along with working knowledge of the other.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design and implementation of inside and outside fiber plant infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations, and project management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Develop and mentor engineering talent.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in inside and outside fiber plant design, including single-mode and multi-mode fiber plants.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Visio, GIS, and facility management software.
• Knowledge of optical signal types (DWDM, CWDM) and fiber optic technologies.
• Experience with fiber optic splicing, termination, and testing equipment (fusion splicers, OTDR, power meters).
• Familiarity with industry standards (ITU-T, ANSI/TIA, IEEE, NFPA, BICSI).
• Strong understanding of network topologies (point-to-point, ring, mesh) and redundancy planning.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud).
• Advanced knowledge of structured cabling solutions and cable management.
• Proficiency in network security principles and practices.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of network engineering experience, with 5 years in a senior role.
• Proven track record in designing and maintaining large-scale network infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide a team towards achieving goals.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and resources efficiently.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
• Mentoring: Experience in mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term strategies aligned with business goals.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in planning and executing tasks to ensure accuracy and reliability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.