Network Engineering Director jobs in Rockville, MD

Atlantech Online, Inc. in Silver Spring, MD is actively seeking an experienced full-time Director of Network Engineering to lead our networking team in building out Atlantech's high-performance fiber network throughout the region. Are you an IT expert with exceptional leadership skills? Do you enjoy being collaborative and innovative? Would you like to team up with a leading telecommunications company? If so, please keep reading about this public utility opportunity!

This IT leadership position earns a competitive salary of $160,000 - $200,00/year, based on experience. We also provide robust benefits and perks, including medical, dental, vision, a Metro allowance or monthly parking permit, generous paid vacation time, and sick leave! If this opportunity in public utility telecommunications is right for you, apply today!

ABOUT ATLANTECH ONLINE, INC.

We are a public utility that provides fiber, telephone, and data center services to multiple businesses and government organizations. Since our beginnings in 1995, we have become one of the most reputable and reliable internet service providers in the Washington DC metro area. We are determined to remain at the forefront of all of our customers' current and future needs. They value our excellent customer service as well as our tailored and results-driven solutions. We work hard so that our clients can focus on developing their businesses, rather than dealing with technology issues.

Our employees enjoy a technology-focused and collaborative culture in a comfortable business-casual environment. All viewpoints and ideas are valued! We also offer our employees great benefits, advancement opportunities, and continual support.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NETWORK ENGINEERING

As our Director of Network Engineering, you oversee the operation and management of our networking team. This includes high-level network design and strategy as well as establishing operational policies that determine service delivery metrics or troubleshooting. Your role is extremely valuable, as you are directly responsible for managing all aspects of delivering our high-performance telephone and internet service to our valued business clients. You keep informed of new developments and trends, making recommendations to senior management as appropriate.

You also establish technology standards and methods for evaluating the performance of our services. Expertly, you survey new and emerging technologies, prepare ROI analyses for management review, and develop plans for the acquisition and installation of equipment and software. You also direct the work of the networking staff. This includes overseeing their training as well as making recommendations about their hiring, termination, and advancement. As someone who oversees high-level IT projects, allocations, budgeting, and staff management, you make sure to communicate effectively with all involved parties. You enjoy facilitating technology solutions that help keep our business AND our clients' businesses successful!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF NETWORK ENGINEERING

• 10 years of experience in a leadership role for a telecommunications service provider
• Strong knowledge about configuring firewalls, VPNs, virtualization, IP platforms, routing protocols, and services systems design for both voice and data networks
• 5 years of experience management experience
• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or another technical discipline
• Experience in optical DWDM/CWDM with an emphasis on ISP/Carrier networks operations management
• Experience with voice and data network design, operation, and configuration for both core network and customer-premise equipment
• Leadership skills

Additional corporate experience in small to mid-sized companies and post-graduate or additional IT training and certifications would be a huge plus! Can you lead and inspire other team members? Do you have excellent time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize and delegate multiple tasks? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you organized? If so, don't delay! Apply to this leadership position in public utility telecommunications.

WORK SCHEDULE FOR THE DIRECTOR OF NETWORK ENGINEERING

This is a full-time on-site position that typically works within our normal business hours. There may be occasional overnight and weekend work, as needed.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TELECOMMUNICATIONS TEAM?

If you feel that you would be perfect for this IT position and want to join our public utility telecommunications team, apply now using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We can't wait to hear from you!

Location: 20910