L3Harris Technologies · 9 hours ago
Director, Network & Unified Communications
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $290K/yr
13+ years expL3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focused on delivering end-to-end technology solutions for national security. They are seeking a Director of Network & Unified Communications to lead the strategy and operational excellence of their global connectivity and collaboration ecosystem.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the enterprise Network & Unified Communications strategy aligned to the Connectivity pillar and the broader Technology Reinvention strategy
Lead modernization initiatives including SD-WAN, NAC, Zero Trust-aligned network segmentation, wireless redesign, VoIP/UC modernization, and optimization of network edge environments
Establish a roadmap for reliability, capacity, lifecycle modernization, and secure workload placement across data centers, cloud, and edge sites
Oversee the design, deployment, and operations of all global network and telecom services, ensuring high availability, resiliency, and compliance
Drive proactive monitoring, observability, automation, and engineering standards to reduce MTTR, eliminate technical debt, and improve service stability
Lead end-to-end service management (incident, problem, change, capacity) in partnership with service delivery, Service Desk, Deskside, and Managed Service Providers
Own the enterprise UC strategy, covering voice, VoIP, Video/Telepresence, conferencing tools, contact center capabilities, SIP trunking, and future UCaaS capabilities
Modernize legacy telecom environments and transition to more secure, scalable, cloud-aligned platforms where appropriate
Lead a global team of network and telecom engineers, architects, and operations specialists; foster a culture of ownership, engineering rigor, and continuous improvement
Manage strategic partners, OEMs, and MSPs to ensure SLA performance, operational transparency, and value realization
Drive workforce planning, talent development, and capability building to support a modern, software-defined, automated network environment
Partner with Cybersecurity to ensure compliance with Zero Trust principles, STIGs, government/regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Drive network segmentation, identity-based access, and integrated threat detection in collaboration with security engineering
Ensure proper documentation, configuration management, architectural governance, and audit readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience
Preferred
Deep expertise in enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, routing/switching, Wi-Fi, DNS/DHCP/IPAM)
Strong experience with unified communications, VoIP, SIP, telephony, video conferencing, and collaboration technologies
Proven track record driving large-scale network modernization, cloud connectivity, and secure architecture transformations
Experience operating within highly regulated environments (DoD, aerospace/defense, government contractors, or similar)
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, manage MSPs, build high-performance teams, and deliver measurable operational outcomes
Relevant certifications: CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, CWNP, ITIL, PMP, or equivalent
Experience implementing Zero Trust-aligned core network services
Background integrating cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP) and software-defined technologies
Experience delivering large-scale site upgrades, network refresh programs, or global telecom modernization initiatives
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical requirements into operational and financial outcomes
Strategic thinker with an “owner's mindset” and strong say-do ratio
Committed to simplification, standardization, modernization, and engineering excellence
Able to influence across diverse business units, functions, and technology domains
Empowers teams, builds trust, promotes accountability, and models L3Harris values
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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