Sr. Director, Global IT

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Are you a visionary networking leader ready to shape the future of enterprise infrastructure? We are seeking a Sr Director of Global Networking to own the global network strategy, driving innovative zero‑trust security, data center, and campus networks that power HPE’s worldwide operations. You will collaborate closely with cutting‑edge R&D teams, influence product development, and lead a high‑performing team to build a resilient, secure, and scalable network foundation.

If you are passionate about technology, security, and making a global impact, this is your chance to lead transformative change at a top‑tier organization.

• Be at the forefront of revolutionizing enterprise networks, including data centers, campus, and WAN environments.
• Drive innovative zero‑trust architectures and security strategies that protect critical business data worldwide.
• Partner directly with HPE Networking’s R&D teams to pilot, test, and influence cutting‑edge solutions like HPE Juniper and Aruba.
• Lead a dynamic, high‑impact team in a role that combines strategic leadership with hands‑on implementation—your work will be felt across the globe.
• Bring 3 different teams into one cohesive organization of roughly 50.
• Opportunity to innovate with automation, telemetry, and AI‑driven network management.

• 10+ years of leadership in large‑scale network infrastructure, with deep expertise in data center fabric, spine‑leaf architectures, and campus networking.
• Proven experience in network security, zero‑trust models, micro‑segmentation, and secure remote access.
• Strong background in automation, infrastructure as code, and observability tools.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps for complex, multi‑region networks.
• Exceptional collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

• Build a resilient, secure, and scalable global network foundation.
• Lead the adoption of zero‑trust security principles, reducing lateral movement and enhancing protection.
• Cultivate a high‑performing, innovative team dedicated to excellence.
• Influence product development by acting as “customer zero” for HPE Networking solutions.

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits for you and your loved ones.
• Personal and professional development programs tailored to career growth.
• Unconditional inclusion and flexibility to support work and personal needs.

The expected salary range for this position is:
United States of America:
Annual Salary USD 183,000 – 365,000 in Massachusetts; 183,000 – 389,500 in California; 161,000 – 389,500 in North Carolina & Texas. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to form one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

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