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# Director of IP Networks & Operations

- **Company:** DRAGONFLY
- **Location:** Sarasota, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, Border Gateway Protocol, Ethernet, Internet Protocol, IPv4, IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Installation Services, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4422573a2030b2a0

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
 * 10+ years of network engineering experience, ideally in ISP or telecom environments
 * 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
 * Deep expertise in IP networking technologies, including:
 * BGP, OSPF, IS-IS
 * MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN
 * IPv4 & IPv6
 * Carrier Ethernet and routing/switching platforms
 * Experience designing and operating large-scale or carrier-grade networks
 * Strong understanding of network operations, monitoring, and performance management
 * Experience leading network deployments, upgrades, or infrastructure builds
 * Proven ability to manage vendors, evaluate technologies, and drive decisions
 * A hands-on leader who can dive into technical challenges when needed
 * Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability and performance

Nice to Have

 * Experience in a regional ISP, broadband provider, or telecom environment
 * Familiarity with optical or transport networking technologies
 * Experience with network automation or scripting
 * Industry certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE, or similar)

## Description

You'll lead the strategy, performance, and evolution of our IP network and operations, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. Day to day, you'll:

 * Lead and develop network engineering, NOC, and field operations teams
 * Define and execute Dragonfly's IP network strategy and architecture roadmap
 * Design, implement, and optimize core, edge, transport, and access networks
 * Oversee network operations, incident response, and escalation management
 * Drive network reliability, uptime, and performance across all service areas
 * Design and manage routing, peering, and transport (BGP, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN)
 * Lead major network deployments, upgrades, and expansion initiatives
 * Implement network improvements including automation, monitoring, and IPv6
 * Establish and standardize operational procedures, best practices, and KPIs
 * Conduct root cause analysis and continuous improvement following incidents
 * Manage vendor relationships, including hardware, carriers, and transit providers
 * Lead vendor evaluations, RFPs, and technology selection decisions
 * Partner with executive leadership on network strategy, planning, and investments
 * Manage network budgets, forecasting, and infrastructure planning


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