Director, Network & Unified Communications
📍 Location: Melbourne, Florida
🏢 Work Environment: 100% Onsite (No Remote Option)
🕒 Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $200,000 – $240,000
Full Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance Available
Interview Travel Reimbursed
No commission or overtime eligibility
🚀 Position Overview
A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Director of Network & Unified Communications to lead the strategy, modernization, delivery, and operational excellence of its global connectivity and collaboration ecosystem.
This executive leadership role will oversee enterprise-wide networking, telecommunications, unified communications, cloud connectivity, and network security initiatives. The successful candidate will drive modernization efforts while ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity across a complex global technology environment.
This position requires a strategic technology leader capable of balancing operational excellence, innovation, cybersecurity requirements, vendor management, and team leadership.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Network Strategy & Modernization
Develop and execute the enterprise Network & Unified Communications strategy aligned with broader technology transformation initiatives.
Lead modernization programs including:
SD-WAN
Network Access Control (NAC)
Zero Trust network segmentation
Wireless infrastructure redesign
VoIP and Unified Communications modernization
Network edge optimization
Develop long-term roadmaps for:
Reliability
Capacity planning
Lifecycle management
Secure workload placement across cloud, data center, and edge environments
Global Network & Telecom Operations
Oversee the design, deployment, and operation of:
LAN/WAN infrastructure
Telecommunications services
Wireless networks
Enterprise connectivity platforms
Ensure:
High availability
Operational resilience
Security compliance
Service reliability
Drive improvements in:
Monitoring
Observability
Automation
Incident management
Problem management
Change management
Capacity management
Unified Communications Leadership
Own enterprise Unified Communications strategy including:
VoIP
SIP
Telephony
Video conferencing
Telepresence solutions
Contact center technologies
UCaaS initiatives
Lead modernization of legacy telecom environments and migration to scalable, cloud-aligned collaboration platforms.
Cybersecurity & Governance
Partner with Cybersecurity teams to implement:
Zero Trust principles
STIG compliance
Identity-based access controls
Network segmentation
Integrated threat detection capabilities
Ensure:
Architectural governance
Documentation standards
Configuration management
Audit readiness
Leadership & Vendor Management
Lead global teams of:
Network Engineers
Telecom Engineers
Architects
Operations Specialists
Manage:
Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
Strategic technology vendors
OEM relationships
Service-level agreements (SLAs)
Drive:
Workforce planning
Talent development
Capability building
Continuous improvement initiatives
✅ Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree required
OR
Graduate Degree with 13+ years of related experience
OR
19+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Experience
15+ years of progressive networking, telecommunications, or infrastructure leadership experience
Experience leading large-scale enterprise network environments
Proven success delivering modernization and transformation initiatives
Experience leading technical teams in highly complex organizations
🛠️ Required Technical Expertise
✔ Enterprise Networking (LAN/WAN)
✔ SD-WAN
✔ VPN Technologies
✔ Routing & Switching
✔ Wireless Infrastructure
✔ DNS / DHCP / IPAM
✔ Unified Communications
✔ VoIP & SIP
✔ Video Conferencing & Collaboration Platforms
✔ Network Security & Segmentation
✔ Cloud Connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP)
✔ Service Management & Operations
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
Experience in:
Aerospace & Defense
Government contracting
Highly regulated environments
Certifications such as:
CCNP / CCIE
JNCIP / JNCIE
CWNP
ITIL
PMP
Experience with:
Zero Trust network implementations
Global telecom modernization
Large-scale network refresh programs
Software-defined networking environments
Enterprise cloud connectivity architectures
🎯 Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a visionary infrastructure leader with deep expertise across enterprise networking and unified communications who can drive modernization while maintaining operational excellence in a highly complex global environment.
They will possess:
Executive-level leadership capabilities
Strong business and financial acumen
Enterprise-scale networking expertise
Proven success leading transformation initiatives
Experience managing large technical teams and vendors
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence across business and technology functions
📋 Screening Question
This is a full-time onsite position based in Melbourne, FL with no remote option. Are you comfortable working onsite full-time?
📌 Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Experience
15+ Years
Seniority
Director
Industry
Aerospace / Defense
Education
Bachelor's Degree Minimum
Management Experience
Leadership Experience Required
Work Model
100% Onsite
Travel
Occasional
Relocation
Available
🌟 Why Join
Enterprise Impact
Lead global networking and communications strategy for a large-scale enterprise.
Drive critical modernization initiatives that directly support business growth and operational excellence.
Work-Life Balance
Unique 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
Strong focus on employee wellbeing and flexibility.
Technology Transformation
Lead initiatives involving:
SD-WAN
Cloud connectivity
Zero Trust security
Unified Communications modernization
Enterprise automation
Leadership Opportunity
Build and develop high-performing global teams.
Influence strategic technology decisions at the executive level.
Partner closely with cybersecurity, operations, and business leaders.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior networking and communications leader seeking to drive enterprise-wide transformation, modernization, and operational excellence within a highly respected aerospace and defense organization.