Sr. Director, Global IT

Sr Director, Global IT

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description

Are you a visionary networking leader ready to shape the future of enterprise infrastructure? We are seeking a Sr Director of Global Networking, where you will own the global network strategy, driving innovative zero-trust security, data center, and campus networks that power HPE's worldwide operations. You'll collaborate closely with cutting-edge R&D teams, influence product development, and lead a high-performing team to build a resilient, secure, and scalable network foundation. If you're passionate about technology, security, and making a global impact, this is your chance to lead transformative change at a top-tier organization.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a to run networking at the top networking company in the business.

The position will be an onsite role at an HPE hub location.

What's Exciting About This Role

• Be at the forefront of revolutionizing enterprise networks, including data centers, campus, and WAN environments.
• Drive innovative zero-trust architectures and security strategies that protect critical business data worldwide.
• Partner directly with HPE Networking's R&D teams to pilot, test, and influence cutting-edge solutions like HPE Juniper and Aruba.
• Lead a dynamic, high-impact team in a role that combines strategic leadership with hands-on implementationyour work will be felt across the globe.
• Bring 3 different teams into one cohesive organization of roughly 50.
• Opportunities to innovate with automation, telemetry, and AI-driven network management.

Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of leadership in large-scale network infrastructure, with deep expertise in data center fabric, spine-leaf architectures, and campus networking.
• Proven experience in network security, zero-trust models, micro-segmentation, and secure remote access.
• Strong background in automation, infrastructure as code, and observability tools.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps for complex, multi-region networks.
• Exceptional collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

What You'll Achieve

• Build a resilient, secure, and scalable global network foundation.
• Lead the adoption of zero-trust security principles, reducing lateral movement and enhancing protection.
• Cultivate a high-performing, innovative team dedicated to excellence.
• Influence product development by acting as "customer zero" for HPE Networking solutions.

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for networking innovation and security, and eager to make a global impactthis role offers unmatched growth, collaboration, and the chance to be a key driver of enterprise networking evolution.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

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