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Network Director Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Network Representative

Richmond, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

This role works with the Network Director to develop strategies and tactics for strengthening existing specialist relationships, identifying key opportunities for new providers to join the preferred ...

Work closely with the Director of IT and other senior management to advise on network aspects of in-house developed hardware, use of third-party network elements, advise customers on network topics ...

Network Engineer

Sterling, VA · Hybrid

$155K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deploy and maintain AWS networking components including Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPC peering, and PrivateLink * Configure and support GCP networking infrastructure including Cloud ...

Network Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deploy and maintain AWS networking components including Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPC peering, and PrivateLink * Configure and support GCP networking infrastructure including Cloud ...

Network Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

AWS networking depth (TGW, VPC peering, Direct Connect, DC Gateway, NAT/PAT design). * VDSS/VDMS boundary, RFC 1918, Direct Connect / DC Gateway, transit gateway architecture, boundary public-IP ...

S torage Area Networks, Direct Attached Storage, Network Attached Storage * D S-3 telecommunications, WAN, LAN, VLAN, SIP * C isco VOiP * E MC Data Domain 2500, 4500, and Networker * O rion ...

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How much do network director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for network director in Virginia is $129,126.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,800.00 and $147,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a network director?

A Network Director is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of an organization's network infrastructure. They ensure the network is secure, reliable, and scalable to support business operations. Network Directors lead teams of network engineers and administrators, develop network strategies, and manage budgets for technology projects. Their role also involves staying updated on emerging technologies to maintain optimal network performance and security.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a network director?

To thrive as a Network Director, you need deep expertise in network architecture, infrastructure management, and strategic leadership, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in IT or related fields. Familiarity with networking technologies, cybersecurity protocols, and certifications such as CCNP or CISSP is typically required. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you manage cross-functional teams and drive organizational goals. These competencies are crucial for ensuring reliable network performance, security, and alignment with business objectives.

How does a network director typically collaborate with other departments to ensure network reliability and performance?

A Network Director works closely with IT, security, and business operations teams to align network infrastructure with organizational needs. They often lead cross-functional meetings to discuss current network capabilities, upcoming projects, and potential risks, ensuring all departments are informed and prepared for changes or upgrades. Collaboration with cybersecurity teams is especially important to safeguard data and maintain compliance. By fostering open communication and understanding business objectives, Network Directors help guarantee that network solutions support both day-to-day operations and long-term goals.

How much does a network director make?

A network director typically earns between $100,000 and $180,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. They often oversee network operations, manage teams, and require strong technical skills and certifications such as Cisco or CompTIA. Salaries can vary based on the size of the organization and specific responsibilities.

What does a network director do?

A network director oversees the planning, implementation, and management of an organization's computer networks, ensuring reliable and secure communication systems. They coordinate network infrastructure, manage technical staff, and develop policies to optimize network performance, often using tools like network monitoring software and requiring certifications such as Cisco or CompTIA. Their role involves strategic decision-making to support business operations and cybersecurity measures.

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Infographic showing various Network Director job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,126 per year, or $62.1 per hour.

Director, Network Systems Engineering

McKesson

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


McKesson rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 210 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Director, Network Systems Engineering

Hybrid - Richmond, VA or Remote, Texas

MMS is currently seeking a Director, Network Systems Engineering team member.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead large-scale cloud migrations or enterprise infrastructure transformations - including carve-outs, M&A integrations, or equivalent high-complexity programs.

  • GCP infrastructure (VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, GKE, Cloud Monitoring) or equivalent AWS/Azure with demonstrated GCP transition capability.

  • Network engineering, cloud architecture, database management (Oracle, SQL Server, Cloud SQL), and storage systems.

  • Design and lead migration wave programs across multi-site physical environments (distribution centers, warehouses, campuses - with demonstrated operational sensitivity.

Minimum Requirements

  • Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation skills (or equivalent experience).


Critical Skills

  • Network: Expert-level knowledge of network design principles like LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, VPN, cloud networking, QoS, and Zero Trust access patterns.

  • Cloud (GCP): VPC, Shared VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN, Cloud Router (BGP), Cloud NAT, Cloud DNS, Cloud Armor, VPC Service Controls, Network Intelligence Center, GKE, Cloud Run, Apigee.

  • Security: Firewall design and policy migration (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD), IAM, encryption, DDoS protection, intrusion detection, and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST).

  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform for cloud resource provisioning; Git-based infrastructure change management; CI/CD pipeline integration for infrastructure deployments.

  • Observability: Cloud Monitoring, VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Trace, network monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, Grafana, or equivalent), ITIL-aligned incident and problem management.

  • Emerging Technologies: SD-WAN, IoT device network management, edge computing awareness, container networking (GKE), and service mesh fundamentals.

Additional Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence with technical teams, business leaders, and external partners.

  • Knowledge of ITIL and IT service management.

  • Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • Strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.

  • Proven track record of overseeing a portfolio of multiple projects and experience leading large scale global transformation program at a company with global footprint.

  • Strong change manager. Comfortable with change, especially that which arises through transformation. Able to lead a team effectively through times of change.

  • Positive and flexible attitude to enable adjusting to different needs in an ever-changing environment

  • Experience with data in the drug supply chain and commercial domain within healthcare, pharma is a plus

  • Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; comfortable managing trade-offs

  • Ability to lead others without direct authority

  • Highly influential and ability to educate stakeholders on the role of data and its purpose in the business

  • Teams up and collaborates for speed, agility, delivery excellence and innovation

  • Strong negotiation and decision-making skills

About MMS

McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets - often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care - include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly, and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products - from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.

Career Level - M4

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$138,000 - $230,000

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