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# Senior Director, Network Engineering

- **Company:** Walgreens
- **Location:** Deerfield, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $284,375.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Domain Name System (DNS), Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.walgreens.com//en/job/deerfield/senior-director-network-engineering/1242/101881758656

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in Network engineering or a similar role OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 11 years of experience in network engineering or a similar role
 * At least 5 years of engineering, architecture and design of complex data, voice, and converged networks
 * At least 6 years of experience with voice, data, and converged connectivity services (telecom, route/switch, DNS, load balancers and firewalls, etc.) and networking aspects of cloud (connectivity, cloud exchange)
 * Experience with vendor and vendor contract management, including SLA review.
 * Experience with telecommunications management and carrier relations.
 * Experience working with Cloud transformations and the resultant impact on Network and Communications services
 * At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
 * At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.
 * Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)., We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

## Description

* Defines and drives the enterprise network and connectivity strategy, aligning technology capabilities with business priorities and long-term organizational goals.
 * Leads the Network & Voice Services function, ensuring secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective delivery of enterprise connectivity services.
 * Shapes multi-year roadmaps for network modernization, cloud connectivity, automation, and operational excellence to support business transformation.
 * Influences enterprise technology decisions and partners across Infrastructure, Security, Digital, and Business teams to deliver integrated outcomes.
 * Establishes governance, service performance standards, and risk management practices that improve reliability, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
 * Leads resolution and recovery strategies for critical incidents and service disruptions, ensuring business continuity and resilience.
 * Directs strategic relationships with telecommunications providers, cloud partners, and technology vendors to maximize business value and service performance.
 * Accountable for function-level operating and capital budgets, investment planning, and resource optimization.
 * Leads and develops a multi-layered organization, fostering leadership capability, talent development, succession planning, and an inclusive culture.
 * Evaluates emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation, enhance customer experience, and improve enterprise outcomes.