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Akkodis · 2 hours ago

Associate Director, Network Operations

Akkodis is seeking an Associate Director of Network Operations to guide the strategic direction and performance of Carrier’s Global Network Operations. This role involves leading a high-performing team, driving network modernization initiatives, and ensuring the stability and security of global enterprise networks.

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Nandini Gupta
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Responsibilities

Own the stability, security, and scalability of global enterprise networks (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, firewalls) across cloud and on-prem environments
Define and drive network modernization initiatives including automation, zero-trust architecture, performance engineering, and resiliency
Lead a high-performing team of network engineers; set technical standards, enforce accountability, and develop engineering talent
Act as top-tier escalation and incident commander for critical network events, ensuring rapid recovery and minimal business impact
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Security, DevOps, and Business Operations to support hybrid, high-growth environments
Implement ITIL-based processes for incident, change, and problem management to ensure operational excellence
Champion firewall policy enforcement, segmentation, and secure remote access strategies
Define and report operational KPIs (uptime, MTTR, change success rates) to leadership, driving transparency and continuous improvement

Qualification

Network operationsSwitching/routing technologiesFirewall/VPN technologiesIncident managementChange managementProblem managementSD-WAN technologiesCloud networkingTeam leadershipProfessional certificationsAdvanced routing protocolsEnterprise wireless experience

Required

Bachelor's Degree
5 years of experience in network operations
5 years of experience in switching/routing/wireless and firewall/VPN technologies
3 years of experience in operating key processes including incident, change and problem management
3 years of experience as a team lead either with matrixed team members or direct reports

Preferred

Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCDP
Experience with SD-WAN technologies (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, or similar)
Enterprise wireless experience across office, manufacturing, and distribution environments
Cloud networking experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI
Familiarity with advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision
401K
PTO/Paid Holidays

Company

Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.

H1B Sponsorship

Akkodis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (141)
2024 (121)
2023 (67)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lane Greever
Chief Operating Officer (COO), Americas
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Kishore Raj
Vice President & Partner: Technology and Engineering Consulting and Services
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