Network Infrastructure Lead

Location: Shawnee Mission

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company :
Black & Veatch Corporation  Req  : 116977 Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible :
No Full time/Part time :
Full-Time  Project Only Hire :
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
No Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity Responsible for the delivery of next generation network technology aligned to overall IT and business strategy within the global enterprise. Works with the CTO, CISO, and Directors of Application Delivery, infrastructure and PMO to coordinate delivery of technology. This position works under broad direction of the Director of Global IT Performance.

Key Responsibilities Analyzes complex business needs and recommends technical solutions

Designs and establishes mature management and monitoring operational capabilities tied to next gen network technologies

Provides Enterprise Architectural oversight for the delivery of technology

Provides execution guidance to the PMO on the delivery of technology projects

Produces and delivers strategic technology presentations for Business leadership, IT leadership, and technology vendors

Provides strategic vendor management for all vendors delivering technology solutions

Documents complex technical concepts in a business consumable way Prioritizes and balances IT portfolios to ensure alignment and project delivery excellence

Identifies and manages issues and risk resolution

Performs periodic operational audits using a standard audit process, both onshore and offshore

Management Responsibilities Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (in Business, Technology or related field) preferred or equivalent experience Master's degree (in business or related field) preferred  Typically 10 years' related experience Experience in EPC industry preferred 5 years' experience as a Network Administrator preferred

Experience with Cisco Systems and Palo Alto equipment, preferred  Preferred

Skills:

Understanding of a broad range of technologies at the architecture level and at a business process/impact level These include but are not limited to core network technologies, systems for enterprise work process, mobility, data management and cloud-based computing

Strong communication skills; able…