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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Director - Network and Data Center Engineering - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** Montpelier, VT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,200.0 - $288,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Architectural Patterns, Border Gateway Protocol, Big Data, Common Lisp Object Systems, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Computer Clusters, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Multi-protocol Systems, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Functions Virtualization, Network Monitoring, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Remote Direct Memory Access, Wireshark, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Operations, Istio, System Availability, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Juniper, Low Latency, SolarWinds (Software), Routing & Switching, Machine Learning Operations, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1377691/apply ## About the Role + 10+ years' experience in network and/or data center engineering + 5+ years' experience in a strategic leadership position with people management + 5+ years' experience in large scale enterprise environments Preferred Qualifications + Strong expertise in large-scale data center design, security, and high availability + Advanced problem-solving, execution, and stakeholder management skills + Experience with AI factory / GPU cluster environments at scale + Enterprise networking, Cisco Nexus/ACI or similar platforms + Network automation / IaC, SDN, service mesh, and cloud-native security frameworks + High availability/disaster recovery design and cyber resilience + Certifications: CCIE/CCNP, PCNSE, CISSP, Cloud networking, + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience) ## Description The Lead Director, AI Network & Data Center Engineering is responsible for leading the strategy, design, and delivery of the organization's network infrastructure supporting enterprise applications and next-generation AI/ML workloads. This role oversees the development of high-performance, low-latency data center and cloud networking capabilities that enable large-scale GPU environments, advanced data processing, and modern application platforms. By establishing architectural standards, driving consistent execution, and ensuring secure, resilient connectivity, this position plays a critical role in supporting the organization's most demanding technology initiatives. This leader is accountable for building and guiding a high-performing team of network and data center engineers, while aligning infrastructure capabilities to evolving business and security needs. Working closely with cloud, platform, and cybersecurity leadership, the role drives adoption of modern architectures, automation, and performance optimization practices to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency. Through strong strategic direction and operational leadership, the Lead Director ensures the network function can support long-term growth, increasing AI demand, and enterprise-wide digital transformation. Role Responsibilities: Development & Enforcement + Define and enforce network architecture standards, security controls, and compliance policies + Establish best practices for configuration, deployment, and operations + Ensure alignment with enterprise governance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, PCI, HITRUST, CSA) Collaboration & Expertise + Advise executives on network strategy, roadmaps, emerging technologies, and industry trends + Partner with cross-functional teams (platform, cloud, security, infrastructure) to deliver integrated, secure and scalable solutions + Engage vendors on solution architectures, design, contracts, and delivery Analysis & Configuration + Design and implement: + Data center fabrics (leaf-spine, Clos, EVPN/VXLAN) + AI/GPU-optimized networking (low latency, high throughput) and related technologies + Optimize performance for GPU workloads (RDMA, RoCE, ECN, PFC) + GCP and multi-cloud network architectures + Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, STP; Cisco, Juniper, Arista) + High-speed networking (100/200/400Gb+) + GPU cluster networking, traffic optimization, and congestion management + Drive network monitoring and performance optimization (SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark) + Support SaaS and multi-tenant environments with zero trust patterns Operational Support + Oversee 24/7 network operations across cloud and data centers + Lead incident response and ensure high availability, resiliency and scalability across network and cloud environments Mentorship & Training + Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams + Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning Innovation and Research + Advance networking capabilities for: + AI/ML infrastructure and GPU clusters (NVIDIA architectures) + High-performance networking (RoCE, PFC, ECN) + Champion automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) + Contribute to industry and open-source initiatives Strategic Planning + Own network architecture strategy and roadmap + Define standards for AI, cloud, and data center environments + Support budgeting, risk management, and long-term planning ## 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) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [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) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [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) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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