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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Modernization Lead - **Company:** NTT DATA Corporation - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $123,172.0 - $205,288.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Service, Network Administration, Remote Administration, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, HybridCloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Togaf, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Cloud Migration, Data Delivery, Cisco - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers-inc.nttdata.com/talentcommunity/apply/1408112200/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered. * 12+ years of enterprise networking, infrastructure, or cloud transformation experience. * 8+ years leading complex infrastructure modernization or managed services programs. * 5+ years supporting cloud migration, hybrid-cloud connectivity, cloud operations, or AWS transformation programs. Preferred Qualifications * Demonstrated experience managing large, multi-team delivery efforts with executive-level client visibility. * Experience with public-sector, education, or regulated environments preferred. * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional * AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty * AWS Certified Security - Specialty * Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCIE * ITIL 4 Managing Professional or equivalent * CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security credential * PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management credential * TOGAF or enterprise architecture certification ## Description The Network Modernization Lead serves as a primary technical and delivery authority, partnering with stakeholders, AWS, NTT DATA delivery teams, security organizations, and third-party providers to design, implement, transition, and operate modern, scalable, and secure hybrid-cloud environments., Network Modernization Strategy and Leadership * Define and execute the network modernization roadmap. * Lead modernization of campus LAN, wireless LAN, WAN, internet edge, data center, cloud connectivity, and security architectures. * Establish hybrid-cloud networking standards to support AWS migration, workload mobility, secure access, and resilient operations. * Chair architecture reviews and technical governance forums for network, cloud, security, and managed services design decisions. AWS Migration Enablement * Lead network readiness, dependency mapping, connectivity validation, and cutover planning for AWS migration waves. * Oversee AWS network architecture across landing zones, VPC design, segmentation, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, DNS, routing, and disaster recovery connectivity. * Coordinate migration sequencing with application, infrastructure, database, security, and operations teams. * Drive migration governance, issue resolution, change control, risk mitigation, and executive reporting for cloud migration activities. Managed Cloud and Network Services Governance * Provide leadership for managed network and managed cloud operations, including monitoring, event management, incident management, problem management, configuration management, and continual service improvement. * Define operational readiness criteria, service acceptance gates, runbooks, escalation paths, SLA/KPI dashboards, and transition-to-operations deliverables. * Partner with service management teams to ensure ITIL-aligned process execution and disciplined service request, incident, change, and problem workflows. * Identify automation opportunities across provisioning, monitoring, compliance reporting, remediation, and operational reporting. * Ensure managed services teams maintain accurate documentation, asset data, configuration records, support models, and service performance reporting. Security, Compliance, and Risk Management * Embed security-by-design principles into network modernization and AWS migration activities. * Support Zero Trust architecture, network segmentation, least-privilege access, secure remote administration, and workload isolation controls. * Coordinate with security teams on vulnerability remediation, policy compliance, audit support, security operations integration, and disaster recovery readiness. * Assess and mitigate technical, operational, financial, schedule, compliance, and stakeholder risks throughout the modernization lifecycle. * Ensure delivery practices support public-sector and education-sector requirements, including protection of sensitive student, staff, operational, and institutional data. Program Delivery and Executive Stakeholder Management * Lead cross-functional teams that may include network engineers, cloud architects, security specialists, AWS engineers, service managers, field resources, vendors, and subcontractors. * Develop delivery plans, milestone tracking, dependency registers, risk logs, issue logs, and executive status reporting. * Manage financial performance inputs, forecast assumptions, staffing plans, vendor deliverables, and modernization-related budget considerations. * Act as an escalation point for modernization, migration, service transition, and operational risks. * Facilitate workshops, technical design sessions, governance reviews, and steering committee updates. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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