Acadia Healthcare

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PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Director of IT Operations - Networking will drive the transformation of enterprise networking, leveraging SD-WAN, SASE, and Zero Trust frameworks to deliver secure, scalable, and cloud-integrated connectivity. The role requires hands-on expertise in multi-cloud networking, automation, and AI-driven operations, with a focus on regulatory compliance and risk management. The successful candidate will drive innovation, mentor a high-performing team, and collaborate with executive leadership to shape the future of digital infrastructure. Advanced certifications and experience with vendor management, disaster recovery, and IoT/edge networking are highly desirable. This is an onsite role at our corporate headquarters in Franklin, TN, becoming hybrid after the first 90 days. KEY RESPONSIBLITIES: • Strategic Leadership: • Develop and execute network strategies aligned with business objectives and digital enablement initiatives. • Foster a culture of innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement within the networking team. • Network Architecture & Operations: • Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of LAN/WAN, wireless, and cloud-based networks, including SD-WAN, SASE, and Zero Trust Frameworks • Ensure high availability, scalability, and security across all network layers, supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments. • Technology Expertise: • Provide hands-on leadership and guidance in the use ofadvanced networking technologies: firewalls, switching, routing, wireless and SDWAN. • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate. • Team Management: • Lead and mentor a team of network engineers and architects. • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning. • Project and Vendor Management: • Lead complex network projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. • Manage relationships with major technology vendors (Cisco, Zscaler, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.) ensuring awareness and knowledge of current and future state, in alignment with internal roadmaps. • Monitoring & Optimization: • Implement tools and processes for proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. • Drive continuous improvement through analytics and automation. • Compliance & Documentation: • Ensure network infrastructure complies with internal policies and external regulations. • Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, standards, and procedures. OTHER FUNCTIONS: • Perform other duties as assigned. STANDARD EXPECTATIONS: • Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality. • Communicate clearly and effectively to person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests and other members of the health care team. • Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time. • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members. • Maintains regular and predictable attendance. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: • 10+ years of working experience and advanced proficiency in network engineering and in enterprise networking technologies. • 5+ years in a leadership role, managing teams and large-scale projects • Deep expertise in cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) , SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, and automation. • Strong background in project management including planning, execution and stakeholder communication. • Demonstrated ability to lead and to effectively communicate with staff at all levels including a proven ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff across multiple disciplines. • Experience with privacy legislation (e.g. HIPAA) and regulatory compliance. • Exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills. • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to act independently with minimal supervision. • Ability to build relationships and work well across functions. • Experience in a collaborative team environment, delegating workload and responsibilities. • Delegates tasks, responsibilities and authorities effectively. • Demonstrates superior judgment. • Demonstrates competence in key areas of management and leadership expertise including: relationship management, communication, staff direction and motivation, financial planning and control, quality management, risk management, and the achievement of targets. • Demonstrates a strong attention to detail. • Demonstrates the capacity to manage changing priorities and ambiguity while remaining calm and controlled. • Develops and implements innovative and creative solutions to business problems. Encourages and expects others to think "outside the box" and not be limited by existing methods and procedures. • Communicates a “can-do” attitude and positive outlook, minimizing negative behaviors. • Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness. • Establishes goals, monitors progress toward them, and ultimately achieves these goals. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: • Not Applicable SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: Supervises a team of employees. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHCORP