Director Of Network Services

Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON)

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
$125,000 - $145,000; not specified; not specified ...
Fully remote (within the state of arkansas)
Network engineering
Network operations
Ip networking
The Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON) is seeking a Director of Network Services to oversee operations, reliability, and maintenance of its network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network engineering, management, and a strong understanding of IP networking and fiber-optic systems. This position is fully remote within the state of Arkansas and offers a competitive salary and benefits

Job Summary

  • The Director of Network Services provides operational leadership for ARE-ON’s backbone network, member connectivity, office/administrative IT systems, and associated services, owning day-to-day service reliability and incident response.
  • This role oversees the ARE-ON network services team of at least five network engineers and support staff, assigning resources and developing operational performance metrics.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON) is seeking a Director of Network Services to oversee operations, reliability, and maintenance of its network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network engineering, management, and a strong understanding of IP networking and fiber-optic systems. This position is fully remote within the state of Arkansas and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Salary

$125,000 - $145,000; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • network engineering
  • network operations
  • IP networking
  • fiber-optic infrastructure
  • network management/monitoring systems
  • operational leadership

Nice-to-have

  • research and education networking
  • optical transport systems
  • DC power systems
  • project management
  • cross-functional team coordination

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in any field
  • Seven years of experience in network engineering or operations
  • Three years of supervisory experience
  • Must reside within the state of Arkansas

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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