Please see below. This is full time hire in India.
Company: Fortune 200, BPO Industry
Location: Bengaluru, India
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)
Position Overview: Client is seeking a strategic and visionary Senior Director of Network Architecture to join the team in Bengaluru. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, including the board and clients. The ideal candidate will be up-to-date with the latest technology trends, particularly in AI, and will understand Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE) principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of a future-state network architecture.
- Communicate and collaborate with senior stakeholders, including the board and clients, to align network strategies with business objectives.
- Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements, particularly in AI and zero trust security models.
- Oversee HR responsibilities for a team of 15-20 people, without the need for managing day-to-day activities.
- Ensure the network architecture supports cloud-based edge computing and AI integration.
- Publish articles and maintain a social media presence to establish and prove expertise.
- Work closely with the CEO to drive network innovation and strategy.
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Effective communication skills with senior stakeholders, the board, and clients.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the latest technology, particularly AI.
- Strong understanding of SASE and SSE.
- Proven experience as a strategic visionary in network architecture.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement network solutions that incorporate AI.
- Candidates should have a strong social media presence and have published articles demonstrating their expertise.
- The ideal candidate should be hungry and eager to drive innovation, particularly integrating AI into networking.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Experience leading a team.
- International experience or familiarity with living in the US, Europe, or Australia.
Compensation:
- Base Salary: $180-200k per year USD (converted to Rupees, paid in Indian currency).
- Bonus: 20-25% of base salary.