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City of Philadelphia · 6 hours ago

Director of Networking

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $135K/yr

10+ years exp

The City of Philadelphia is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Networking to lead the design, implementation, and operation of the city’s mission-critical network infrastructure. This role will be responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity that supports public safety, city services, and multiple data centers across various locations.

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U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, deployment, operation, and optimization of the city’s enterprise network, including MPLS, LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking, and data center interconnects

Ensure network reliability, redundancy, and security to meet the needs of public safety, emergency services, and 24/7 city operations

Oversee network engineering, architecture, and operations teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with NIST, CJIS, HIPAA, IRS1075, PCI, and other relevant regulations

Direct incident response and serve as a senior escalation point for critical network outages

Manage vendor relationships, service-level agreements (SLAs), and procurement processes for network hardware, software, and services

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including SASE, AI-driven network management, and 5G integration

Collaborate with city departments to understand networking needs and deliver solutions that enable digital transformation and efficient service delivery

Qualification

Enterprise networkingNetwork architectureNetwork securityCloud networkingVendor managementBudget managementSD-WANMPLSWLANRouting/switchingITILJNCIP/JNCIELeadership skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Networking, or a related field

10+ years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise networking, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role

Demonstrated experience with large-scale, complex network environments spanning multiple sites

Strong understanding of network architecture, routing/switching, wireless, SD-WAN, network security, and cloud networking

Proven success in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and vendor contracts

Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to lead during high-pressure situations

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

Experience in government, public safety, or large municipal networking environments

Professional certifications such as JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent a plus

Familiarity with ITIL, project management methodologies, and large-scale network migration strategies

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents

Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan

Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Generous retirement savings options are available

Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation.

Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships.