Deputy CIO of Networking

Job title: Deputy CIO of Networking

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Onsite

Salary: $175K/Annum

Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with the CIO to develop and implement networking strategies aligned with the organization’s overall IT roadmap.
• Lead the design, deployment, and modernization of innovative networking solutions that meet current and future organizational needs.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in networking and network architecture.
• Ensure networking operations support organizational goals, service delivery needs, security objectives, and long-term scalability.
• Influence senior leadership and key stakeholders on networking priorities, investments, risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership across multiple large, cross-functional teams and projects.

Network Design & Architecture

• Design, implement, and maintain the organization’s network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, VPNs, and cloud-based networking solutions.
• Evaluate new networking technologies, tools, platforms, and systems to improve performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Plan and deploy network expansions, upgrades, replacements, and modernization initiatives to support growing business needs.
• Develop enterprise network architecture standards, technical roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Ensure network architecture supports availability, resiliency, security, and future-state technology requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Network systems certification, such as JNCIP, or measurable equivalent work experience totaling at least five (5) years.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Communications, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• 10-15 years of infrastructure and data center experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience managing multiple large, cross-functional teams or projects.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.
• Minimum of 7 years of managerial or supervisory experience planning, developing, managing, or implementing a comparatively sized or larger data center environment.
• Extensive experience with networking technologies and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, including LAN, WAN, VPN, cloud networking, and related enterprise technologies.
• Experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and modernizing large-scale network systems.
• Experience ensuring network performance, security, scalability, uptime, and availability.
• Experience with infrastructure operations, data center environments, and IT solution lifecycles.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle concepts.
• Experience with networking and security principles, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with technology and application architecture.
• Knowledge of computerized system validation strategies and standards.
• Experience with disaster recovery and continuity of operations.
• Experience with operating system management.
• Experience with database technology.
• Experience evaluating, selecting, negotiating with, and managing technology vendors.
• Experience monitoring vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs.
• Experience managing budgets, cost analysis, forecasting, resource allocation, and financial reporting for technology initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, risk management, cybersecurity, and network security practices.
• Ability to conduct or oversee security audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response activities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide technical teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to executive, technical, and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to prepare and present reports, recommendations, risks, and budget justifications to senior leadership.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and align networking solutions with organizational needs.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm—we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making a meaningful impact.

Seneca consultants and contractors enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team that advocates every step of the way. Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.