Director of Networking

Title: Director of Networking

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid in 77024)

Duration: Contract-to-Hire

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US

Key Skills

• Previous experience managing an outsourced IT team or Managed Service Provider (MSP) is required
• Strong knowledge and experience in enterprise network environments is critical

Overview

We are seeking a Director of Networking to lead and oversee the network team in an enterprise environment. This role focuses on leadership, strategic planning, and vendor management, with a strong general understanding of networking technologies and platforms. The successful candidate will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the organization’s network infrastructure while fostering a collaborative team culture and aligning networking solutions with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of networking professionals, fostering growth, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Manage vendor relationships, including contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance reviews, with a focus on network hardware and wireless platforms.
• Drive the strategic direction for networking technologies, with specific attention to Cisco platforms and Extreme Networks for wireless.
• Ensure the team is well‑versed in troubleshooting and optimizing network performance using various tools and platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align network infrastructure initiatives with organizational goals.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, including other wireless solutions (e.g., Aruba, Meraki), and recommend innovations to enhance network capabilities.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation for the networking team and related projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience and ability to manage globally dispersed network teams in enterprise environments.
• Previous experience managing an outsourced network team or Managed Service Provider (MSP).
• Ability to be the role model—lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies, including LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, routing, and switching.
• Demonstrated expertise in vendor management, including negotiating contracts, maintaining SLAs, and driving vendor performance.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate teams and build strong relationships across the organization.
• Experience influencing others including specialist peers and external parties to achieve success of team objectives.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present both technical and non‑technical information to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proven teambuilding and influencing skills, integrity, and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address needs and challenges of business leaders and clients.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and best practices for networking operations is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• …and much more!

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.