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Director, Network Solutions and Operations (hybrid)

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

14908 - Director, Network Solutions and Operations (Hybrid) - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full-time direct employment with Vitaver Staffing Client
Work Setting: Hybrid (4 days/week onsite)
Only candidates able to relocate as required should apply to avoid removal from future consideration.
Our client is filling this contract position exclusively through approved staffing partners, so this opportunity is not available by applying directly with the client. If you're interested, we'd be happy to represent you throughout the hiring process.

Required:
• Availability to work 4 days per week at the Client's site in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
• Experience with Enterprise network engineering and infrastructure (12+ years).
• Experience with Senior leadership role managing cross-functional or geographically distributed teams (5+ years).
• Experience with Cisco-based network environments.
• Experience with SolarWinds and standard network management platforms.
• Experience with Data center connectivity and global network operations.
• Experience with Network architecture across ship, shore, data center, cloud, and edge-computing environments.
• Experience with Working with offshore managed service teams.
• Experience with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem resolution.
• Experience with Change management and configuration management standards.
• Experience with Operating and capital budget management for network domain.
• Experience with Vendor and managed service partner management.
• Experience with Project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred:
• Experience with Implementing technology in support of cruise line or maritime operations.
• Experience with Maritime / cruise line or other operationally demanding, 24×7 network environments.
• Experience with Multi-site or multi-brand global enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience with Satellite and hybrid WAN connectivity in bandwidth-constrained environments.
• Advanced degree (Master's) in Management, MBA, or related field.

Responsibilities:
• Define and drive the multi-year network and connectivity strategy aligned to enterprise business goals and the guest experience roadmap.
• Serve as an executive-level thought leader on network infrastructure, influencing organizational direction and investment decisions.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across Technology, Operations, Finance, and brand leadership teams.
• Communicate complex technical strategies clearly to non-technical executives, translating infrastructure capabilities into business value.
• Champion innovation by monitoring industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring the network platform remains competitive and future-ready.
• Accountable for end-to-end Network and Connectivity Operations (shipboard and shoreside), ensuring reliability, stability, and security compliance.
• Oversee effective delivery of all third-party and internally managed network infrastructure, including management of system integrators and providers.

Why apply?
• Work with one of the largest global vacation and cruise providers and a recognizable brand;
• Be a part of a diverse multicultural team and thrive in a fun and inclusive work environment dedicated to providing memorable and affordable vacations;
• Work with the leader in cutting-edge technology and programming;
• Be certain in your future as our Client is a stable and growing company with increasing revenue;
• Receive plenty of coaching and support from the team and current Vitaver consultants.

Enjoy a comprehensive employee benefits program:
• Get paid on a bi-weekly basis;
• During the 1st year of employment – prorated amount of PTO and Sick Time. After – 14 days of PTO annually and 10 days of sick time annually;
• Eight paid holidays & Floating Holiday annually;
• Maternity Leave – Up to 10 Weeks Paid and Parental/Adoption Leave – up to 4 weeks paid;
• Available health, dental, vision plans;
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 5 free counseling sessions per person, per year + unlimited 24/7 assistance;
• Flexible spending account;
• 401K retirement savings plan;
• Employee Stock Purchase plan;
• Short and long-term disability plan;
• Cruise benefits;
• Discount and complimentary memberships (various complimentary memberships, discount cards and passes: theme parks, various restaurants, wholesale clubs, car rental agencies and cell phone providers to name a few).

Onsite perks:
• Fitness center;
• Child Development Center;
• Café and coffee shop;
• Learning Resource Center (LRC);
• Discounted dry-cleaning service;
• Fuel service & car wash;
• Two annual benefits for eligible in-office roles to be able to work remotely:
  • Summer Remote Week (five consecutive business days to be taken between June 1 and September 1 as agreed between employee and supervisor)
Holiday Remote Period (two consecutive weeks spanning the Christmas and New Year weeks where the offices will be closed and – subject to very limited exceptions – team members will only work remotely; for 2026, offices will be closed December 21–January 1, returning January 4)