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Apt · 2 hours ago

Director of Networking

Alabaster, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Apt is seeking a Director of Network Engineering to lead the design, implementation, and operation of their fiber network. This hands-on leadership role requires a combination of technical expertise and strategic oversight to ensure high-performing and reliable network connectivity across Alabama.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Benjamin Mahaffey

Responsibilities

Architect and deploy end-to-end solutions for XGS-PON FTTH, IP/MPLS core, and DWDM transport (lit and dark fiber)

Maintain capacity models, growth forecasts, and scalability roadmaps

Define and maintain design standards, documentation (as-builts), MOPs/SOPs, and software lifecycle roadmaps across all network domains

Serve as Tier-III escalation point for incident triage, root-cause analysis, and postmortems

Drive operational excellence through proactive monitoring, KPI ownership, and reliability improvements

Participate in on-call rotations and coordinate after-hours maintenance and change activities

Lead technical relationships with key vendors and partners, including Nokia, 1Finity NOC, and regional ISPs

Define SLAs, track performance metrics, and ensure vendor accountability for service delivery

Evaluate and implement managed Altiplano options and integrations to optimize network operations

Oversee data and workflow integration across core systems, including COS Business Engine, Vetro, COS FSM, NetSuite, and Fujitsu services for Nokia Altiplano

Maintain data quality and enable SLA, capacity, and financial reporting across platforms

Enforce ITIL-based change management practices, including risk assessments, approvals, communication, and rollback planning

Maintain configuration backups, audit trails, and documentation to support compliance requirements

Partner with security teams and vendors to remediate vulnerabilities, manage patches, and uphold network security standards

Partner closely with internal teams, including Construction, PMO, and NOC, to ensure alignment between design, deployment, and operations

Promote standardization, shared playbooks, and best practices across network functions to enhance efficiency and reliability

Qualification

XGS-PON FTTHIP/MPLS coreDWDM transportNetwork architectureVendor managementITIL change managementData integrationOperational excellenceNetwork securityService-provider experienceCross-functional collaboration