Carrier

Director, Network Services

Carrier

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Prague • 🇨🇿 Czech

Visit company website
✨ AI Apply
Apply

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformITSMPythonSwitchingTerraform

About the role

  • Define and execute global network services strategy aligned with digital transformation goals
  • Develop multi-year roadmap for modernization, automation, and cloud integration
  • Oversee network architecture standards ensuring security and compliance
  • Drive design and optimization across routing, switching, WAN, cloud connectivity, VPN, and firewall protection
  • Provide executive oversight for global network operations, including 24/7 NOC
  • Ensure robust incident response, problem management, and root cause analysis
  • Partner with cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams for secure and resilient services
  • Establish governance frameworks leveraging ITIL/ITSM best practices
  • Manage global network services budgets and vendor relationships, including contract negotiation and cost optimization
  • Build and lead high-performing global teams through coaching and succession planning
  • Foster continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation across the organization

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Technical proficiency in WAN, Routing and Switching, Firewall solutions, and Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • 5 years of Experience leading large, distributed teams and managing complex global environments
  • 7 years of Experience in ITIL and ITSM frameworks, governance best practices, and continuous improvement
  • 5 years of experience in metrics-driven management and leadership of complex programs to deliver measurable outcomes
  • Intermediate-level cloud networking expertise: Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures and SD-WAN solutions
  • Automation and orchestration skills: Experience with tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Python scripting for network automation
  • Security-focused networking knowledge: Understanding of Zero Trust principles and intermediate experience with next-generation firewalls and VPN technologies
  • Vendor and contract management: Experience negotiating with global network service providers and optimizing cost structures
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Proven ability to work with cybersecurity, cloud, and application teams to deliver secure and resilient connectivity
  • Certifications: CCNP, AWS Networking Specialty, or equivalent intermediate-level credentials
  • Soft skills: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
Benefits
  • Exciting innovative environment
  • Possibility for further development and international career opportunities
  • High-profile team
  • Daily use of English and other foreign languages
  • Language courses
  • Competitive remuneration and other benefits (meal vouchers, contribution to life or pension insurance, holidays etc.)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Possibility for home office
  • Personal days off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
WANRoutingSwitchingFirewall solutionsCloud NetworkingAutomationOrchestrationZero Trust principlesSD-WANMetrics-driven management
Soft skills
LeadershipCoachingStakeholder managementCollaborationContinuous learningInnovationProblem managementRoot cause analysisExecutive oversightCommunication
Certifications
CCNPAWS Networking Specialty