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Director, Global Network Services

Director, Global Network Services

Vertiv Group Corp.

Westerville, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago


Vertiv rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

324th of 427 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description


Job Summary
The Director, Global Network Services is a senior technology leader responsible for defining, evolving, and operationalizing the enterprise strategy for global network infrastructure across Vertiv's worldwide operations. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all network services - including data center connectivity, manufacturing plant networks, branch office infrastructure, and cloud networking - ensuring seamless, secure, and resilient connectivity that supports Vertiv's mission-critical business operations and continued global growth.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
  • Define and execute the global network services strategy aligned with Vertiv's business objectives, digital transformation initiatives, and manufacturing operations
  • Develop and maintain a multi-year network technology roadmap encompassing SD-WAN, MPLS, cloud connectivity, wireless, and next-generation architectures
  • Partner with executive leadership to translate business requirements into scalable, secure network solutions that support 40+ country operations
  • Drive innovation through evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies (SASE, Zero Trust Network Access, network automation, AIOps)

Operational Excellence
  • Oversee the design, deployment, and operation of enterprise network infrastructure across global data centers, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and corporate offices
  • Establish and maintain network performance SLAs, ensuring 99.99%+ availability for mission-critical environments
  • Direct network capacity planning and optimization to support business growth, M&A integration, and new facility buildouts
  • Implement robust monitoring, observability, and incident management frameworks to ensure rapid detection and resolution of network issues

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a globally distributed team of network engineers and architects (direct and matrixed)
  • Build a high-performance culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and customer service excellence
  • Manage vendor and service provider relationships, including contract negotiations, SLA governance, and strategic partnerships
  • Develop and manage the annual network services budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services

Security & Compliance
  • Collaborate with Cybersecurity to ensure network architecture adheres to Zero Trust principles, segmentation strategies, and regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, GDPR, industry standards)
  • Ensure network designs support audit readiness and governance frameworks across all regions
    Drive network security posture improvements including firewall management, intrusion detection/prevention, and DDoS mitigation

Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the primary escalation point and subject matter expert for all global network services matters
  • Communicate network strategy, performance, and risk posture to senior IT leadership and business stakeholders
  • Partner with application, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure network readiness for new business initiatives and technology deployments

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related network experience
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and operations, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing global network services
  • Deep expertise in enterprise networking technologies: routing/switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), SD-WAN, MPLS, firewalls, load balancers, DNS/DHCP, wireless (Wi-Fi 6/6E), and cloud networking (AWS, Azure)
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale network transformation programs in complex, multinational manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Experience managing geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones
  • Strong vendor management skills with major network providers (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Aruba, Zscaler)
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets
  • Preferred:
    • Industry certifications: CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent
    • Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments with OT/IT network convergence
    • Familiarity with network automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting)
    • ITIL certification or demonstrated experience with ITSM frameworks
    • Experience supporting M&A integration from a network infrastructure perspective
  • Leadership Competencies:
    • Strategic Vision: Ability to translate complex technical landscapes into clear, actionable strategies aligned with business outcomes
    • Operational Rigor: Commitment to disciplined execution, governance, and accountability across a global operating model
    • Influence & Communication: Executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
    • Change Leadership: Proven ability to drive transformation in complex, matrixed organizations
    • Global Mindset: Cultural awareness and experience operating across diverse geographies and regulatory environments

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
  • High-Performance Culture
  • Customer Focus
  • Operational Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS
  • Own it
  • Act with urgency
  • Foster a customer-first mindset
  • Think big and execute
  • Lead by example
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Learn and seek out development
  • Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.
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