Director, Data Center Networking

About the role

This role leads the networking strategy for data center and digital infrastructure projects. It defines technical standards and design guidelines, and guides the design and implementation of large-scale enterprise and hyperscale data center networks.

Key responsibilities

• Define technical standards, design guidelines and governance frameworks for network architecture.
• Lead design and implementation of spine-leaf architectures, core, aggregation and access networks, SDN and network virtualization, WAN, internet and cloud connectivity, network security zoning, and disaster recovery and redundancy frameworks.
• Ensure designs meet scalability, reliability, performance and cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with data center design, ICT, cloud, cybersecurity and operations teams on integrated solutions.
• Review and approve design submissions, technical specifications and engineering deliverables.
• Manage relationships with telecom providers, OEMs, vendors and engineering consultants; evaluate emerging technologies and support procurement, vendor assessments and RFP reviews.
• Ensure compliance with international standards, best practices and regulations.
• Provide technical leadership during testing, commissioning and handover, and support budgeting, cost optimization and lifecycle planning.
• Build and mentor high-performing technical networking teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in networking and digital infrastructure design.
• Minimum 7+ years in leadership roles managing large-scale enterprise or hyperscale data center projects.
• Experience with hyperscale operators, colocation providers or mission-critical environments is highly preferred.

Required skills

• Data center networking and cloud connectivity
• SDN technologies and enterprise network architecture
• Telecom and ISP integration
• Cybersecurity-aligned network design