Strateg Network Infrastructure

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Responsible for architecting, implementing, and optimizing network infrastructure to support network capabilities, including cloud connectivity, and data center interconnects, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across all environments.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Lead the design and execution of network strategy, including core, edge, and cloud connectivity.

2. Develop and maintain long-term architectural vision, investment planning, and innovation roadmap for network modernization aligned with business growth and digital transformation goals.

3. Lead the transformation from legacy MPLS to a modern, software-defined, cloud-optimized network fabric.

4. Translate business growth forecasts and digital transformation goads into scalable network capacity and performance plans.

5. Evaluate and recommend strategic vendor partnerships to support evolving network needs, including hyperscale interconnects and edge compute providers.

6. Oversee the network risk register and lead mitigation strategies for single points of failure, latency bottlenecks, and vendor lock-in, along with compliance with regulatory and industry standards pertain to network infrastructure.

7. Counsel the VP of Infrastructure & Operations on network health, investment ROI, and strategic risks quarterly.

8. Partner with stakeholders to ensure network infrastructure supports evolving application and analytics.

9. Comply with all applicable laws / regulations, as well as company policies / procedures.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer : This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, data science or a related field
• Seven (7) years of experience in data engineering, analytics or data platform architecture
• Strong understanding of network security principles and compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading network separation or M&A-related infrastructure transitions is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Proven expertise in SD-WAN, DIA, MPLS, cloud networking (Azure preferred), and data center interconnects.

JOB CONDITIONS :

Preferred Qualifications :

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Additional Details :

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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