Department: Information Systems
Location: Stamford, CT USA
Posted: 2012-07-03
Requisition Number: IT-070312-DirGlobNetSecServ

1 opening
Full-time (exempt)

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans/roadmaps to make certain network and systems capacity meets existing and future initiatives / requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and proper health-checks for Global Network Infrastructure.
• Develop, deploy and maintain methodologies / technologies for projecting network and systems capacity needs to ensure Enterprise readiness / needed growth to meet business initiatives
• Lead, Manage and Evaluate vendors / strategic providers and develop strong working relationships. Heavy vendor management is key.
• Develop and maintain solid understanding of Customer / Business Unit needs and strengthen working relationships with key internal partners across the Enterprise.
• Lead, research and development of recommendations on network and related telephony products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Assess and approve and procurement of all equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Operational Management
• Ensure effectiveness of security solutions, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and intrusion detection systems.
• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization's executives / key stake holders, decision-makers, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities / problems / incidents
• Mentor and provide guidance to staff and extended staff (i.e. vendor teams).
• Heavy Vendor and Contract Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology or related. 10 years equivalent work experience acceptable
• Cisco Certifications are preferred
• Experience working in an enterprise corporate Data Center environment a must
• Experience with High Availability, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery solutions
• 10 years experience managing enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, etc for a diverse international organization
• In depth knowledge of the TCP/IP / VOIP protocol suite
• Experience with VMWare
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Must have demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to present ideas, new technology in a user-friendly language / manner
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Strong customer service / services orientation background

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology or related. 10 years equivalent work experience acceptable

Note:

• Please send resume and cover letter indicating salary history and requirements to: stamford.positions@elizabetharden.com

Closing Date: Closed on 2012-10-01

Contact:
E-mail: stamford.positions@elizabetharden.com

DFW/EOE/AA