Director of Network System Engineering and Operations Apply locations: Melbourne, FL, United States | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago | Job requisition id: R3896 Satcom Direct Government is seeking a Director of Network System Engineering and Operations .
In this role, you will lead a team providing connectivity across various technical disciplines, ensuring product and system engineering alignment with the SDG business roadmap.
The role involves strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on project management, with up to 65% focus on research and development.
Join the SD Government Operations & Field Service Team How Will You Make a Difference? Strategy & Planning: Define vision and strategic direction for network infrastructure, platforms, and tools Drive architecture of operational and revenue systems to enhance customer value Develop and implement enterprise-wide information system strategies Engineering & Operations: Spearhead research, development, and deployment of operational systems Adapt commercial technology to solve business challenges Provide Tier-3 support for core infrastructure (data centers, networks, cloud services) Ensure infrastructure standards and procedures are maintained Team & Project Management: Lead the Systems Engineering team, setting priorities and motivating staff Coordinate cross-team experts to design and implement complex systems Manage vendor relationships for product enhancements and deployments Oversee modernization projects for SD Government networks, tracking milestones and mitigating risks Qualifications B.
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in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred 10+ years in IT/technology leadership, with 3+ years in infrastructure and operations 7-10 years managing and developing teams Must have or be eligible for secret security clearance Skills and Experience: Expertise in networks, satellites, information systems, security, voice routing Proficiency in IT infrastructure management, virtualization, Windows/Linux, security standards (DOD/NIST) Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure and platform management (virtualization, servers, storage, AD, DNS, networking, security) Experience with scripting/programming languages Designing and testing architecture strategies Experience with third-party vendor management Strong leadership, influence, and relationship-building skills Problem-solving, strategic thinking, attention to detail Self-motivated and proactive Excellent verbal and written communication skills Compensation & Benefits Base Pay: $148,000 - $185,000 USD annually Target Annual Short-Term Incentive: 20% bonus of base pay Eligible for Incentive Stock Program: Yes Benefits include medical, dental, vision, immediate vesting 401k, paid time off, volunteer time off, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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