Director, Network Engineering – Communications

Arizona State University

. Lead strategy and operations for the campus network, voice technologies, and Arizona's Sun Corridor Network .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeTempe • Arizona • United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise network strategy and operations, with a strong focus on voice technologies and unified communications. Proven ability to manage complex projects, vendor relationships, and budget oversight while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Enterprise Network ArchitectureVoice/Unified Communications StrategyBudget Oversight and Vendor ManagementResearch and Education NetworkingTechnical Leadership and Team Development

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Hard Skills

Network EngineeringTelephonyVoIPSIP TrunkingVideo ConferencingFirewall ServicesAccess ControlE911 ComplianceRFP DevelopmentProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborationMentoringOrganizational ValuesPositive Culture Building

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted ToolingUnified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)Network Operations Center (NOC)Incident Response SystemsDisaster Recovery Planning

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationMulti-Site EnterpriseInternet2Research and Education NetworkingMulti-Institutional Network Consortia

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategy and operations for the campus network, voice technologies, and Arizona's Sun Corridor Network
Serve as primary technical manager for the university network and provide technical leadership for the Sun Corridor Network
Develop and execute long-term strategy for wired and wireless networking, voice/unified communications, and SCN
Own cross-domain technical strategy and roadmap execution across Network Engineering, Voice Communications, and SCN
Represent engineering priorities in enterprise planning and leadership forums
Lead modernization and convergence initiatives across network, cabling, voice/UC platforms, and SCN
Oversee architecture, design, and operational support for enterprise networks, provider networks, and firewall services
Coordinate NOC practices, monitoring, and incident response across network and voice/UC domains
Oversee network security posture and access control/video surveillance integration
Own voice and unified communications strategy, including telephony, voicemail, VoIP, SIP trunking, video conferencing, and UCaaS platforms
Ensure E911 compliance and accurate VoIP and remote-worker telephony location data
Direct telephony upgrades, migrations, lifecycle replacement, and integrations with contact center and collaboration tools
Include voice/UC systems in disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Provide technical leadership for the Sun Corridor Network connecting Arizona universities to Internet2 and the national R&E community
Coordinate with NAU and UA technical counterparts on architecture, capacity planning, and service delivery
Oversee engineering and operations of SCN backbone infrastructure and connections to Internet2 and Arizona community anchor institutions
Align SCN strategy and roadmap with ASU's network and infrastructure strategy
Provide input into combined operating budgets
Develop technical RFP specifications, lead vendor selection, and participate in contract negotiations
Manage vendor relationships and service agreements
Set strategy and governance for AI-assisted and automated tooling across the teams
Lead a multidisciplinary organization; hire, develop, mentor, and evaluate managers and technical leads
Build succession and bench strength
Foster collaboration with campus partners, faculty, researchers, administrative units, and university technical counterparts
Leverage AI to improve efficiency and performance
Foster positive culture, organizational values, and engagement
Collaborate across teams and participate in ET/ASU events and programs
Directly supervise managers and/or technical leads and indirectly supervise departmental staff
Report to the Executive Director, Intelligent Infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field, including two (2) years managerial experience; or equivalent combination of experience and/or training
Experience leading or closely partnering across enterprise network infrastructure, voice/UC or telephony, and provider network infrastructure
Experience managing complex, multi-vendor network or telecommunications infrastructure projects
Experience with budget oversight, RFP development, and vendor contract negotiation
Experience with or working knowledge of research and education networking, including regional/state R&E networks, Internet2, or similar multi-institutional network consortia strongly preferred
Higher education or large multi-site enterprise experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of enterprise network architecture, including wired, wireless, firewall, access control, and provider networks
Understanding of E911 requirements and regulatory compliance obligations for voice systems in a multi-campus environment
Working knowledge of research and education networking architecture and governance, including multi-institutional backbone networks and Internet2 connectivity
Proven program- and portfolio-level governance skills, including budget ownership, vendor management, and prioritization across concurrent initiatives
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States
Required to submit a cover letter addressing experience leading multiple technical domains and/or experience in the R&E ecosystem
Required to submit a resume or CV
Successful pre-employment screening, background check, and fingerprint check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work opportunities, including being in person three days per week
Flexible work environment and flexible work schedule opportunities
Professional development through certificates and degrees via ASU programs with major tuition breaks
Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation assistance resources
Tobacco-free university
Inclusive, values-driven workplace culture
Exposure to industry partnerships with Amazon, Apple, Arista, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and other technology companies