Overview Harvard University IT at Harvard Business School (HBS) supports the mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The Director, Network Engineering will lead the development of the overall network strategy and manage the execution of that plan, working with the EE&A management team to provide technical leadership, support, and network solutions for the HBS community. The position is responsible for the wired and wireless campus network environment, which extends to multiple cloud environments and remote campuses. It involves developing and executing a multiyear network strategy aligned with business needs, while managing daily operations and projects. Job Summary The Director, Network Engineering provides strategic and operational support to faculty and stakeholders to support HBS’s mission. The role reports to the Senior Managing Director, Enterprise Engineering & Architecture (EE&A). Responsibilities Direct the network team and vendors’ staff to support daily operations and project deliverables Provide network technology leadership, vision, and solutions addressing business needs, partnering with IT colleagues and HBS departments Develop, document, maintain, and manage a multiyear network strategy including a lifecycle management program Develop and communicate annual operating and multiyear capital budgets aligned with the network strategy, and manage activities to align with this budget Ensure ongoing documentation of critical network and telecommunications assets, processes, and procedures Manage vendor relationships and contracts for hardware, software, and services, and ensure execution against these contracts Collaborate with the University’s enterprise networking team to align strategies and services for network and voice needs Contribute to cloud planning to monitor and manage network reliability and performance in a hybrid multi-cloud environment Participate in university and school governance committees to align network solutions with future business goals Lead by example, set clear goals and training objectives for team members, and reinforce HBS IT values Build strong relationships with HBS departments to develop innovative solutions using industry best practices Ensure HBS systems and stored information are secure according to Harvard’s policies and standards Complete other responsibilities as assigned Working Conditions Additional support outside of regularly scheduled hours may be required Must be available by personal cell phone during business hours and occasionally off-hours (stipend provided) Must participate in a shared 24x7x365 on-call rotation with other IT staff Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience Supervisory experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: Strong working knowledge of network technologies and cloud connectivity; experience planning, designing, and implementing large-scale network environments Technical command of Cisco network switches, routers and protocols, wireless deployments, Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, and fiber deployments Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to varied audiences Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills Experience leading and motivating a technical staff Enterprise networking experience in a higher education setting Exposure to networking connectivity into cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle) Infrastructure experience including design, lifecycle management, planning, and operations Experience developing and managing operational and capital budgets and vendor contracts Certificates and Licenses: CCNP preferred CCIE (Security, Enterprise Infrastructure, and/or Wireless) preferred Additional Information Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week Compensation Range: $150,000 - $160,000, commensurate with experience Visa Sponsorship: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal Work Location: Hybrid position; onsite at Boston, MA campus a minimum of 3 days per week Work Format Details This position is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options. Remote work must be performed within Harvard Registered Payroll States. Visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Candidates should expect to discuss onsite requirements during the interview process. Salary Grade and Ranges Salary grade level 059. See Harvard’s Salary Ranges for details. Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous paid time off including parental leave Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one Retirement plans with university contributions Wellbeing and mental health resources Support for families and caregivers Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance Commuter benefits, campus perks Learn more about benefits on the Benefits & Wellbeing Page. EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world and strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy prohibit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. These policies help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

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