Network Division Head (Director Level) – Network Operations

We are looking for a high-caliber Network Leader to take full ownership of a large-scale, mission-critical network environment. This role sits at the forefront of operations—driving network stability, performance, and resilience across Core, IP, DWDM, and Access domains. You will lead a 24/7 nationwide network operation, acting as the key authority in major incident management, service assurance, and operational excellence. This is a highly visible leadership role with direct impact on customer experience, uptime, and business continuity. If you thrive in high-pressure, high-scale environments and have a strong track record in telecom or ISP networks, this is a defining leadership opportunity. Duties: Full accountability for network availability, reliability, and performance across all domains (Core, Transport, Access) Leadership of end-to-end network operations, including NOC, field teams, and vendor coordination Command of major incident response, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal customer disruption Delivery of SLA-driven performance (targeting ≥99.95% uptime and beyond) Governance of change management, maintenance, and operational risk controls Continuous improvement of network monitoring, automation, and operational efficiency Oversight of capacity planning, traffic engineering, and infrastructure scalability Strengthening of network resilience, redundancy, and disaster recovery readiness Transformation of network operations into a high-performance, proactive environment Optimization of core backbone, MPLS, DWDM, and access infrastructure Seamless coordination across engineering, operations, and external partners Strong vendor management and execution of strategic infrastructure initiatives Executive-level visibility through clear reporting on performance, risks, and investments Qualifications: 10+ years in telecommunications, ISP, or large-scale network environments Proven leadership experience (5+ years) managing network operations or engineering teams Hands-on exposure to Core, DWDM/Optical, MPLS, and Access (FTTx/GPON) networks Strong experience in SLA-driven operations, incident management, and service assurance Track record in network transformation, modernization, or large-scale upgrades • Deep technical expertise in: Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) MPLS / Segment Routing Optical Transport / DWDM Access technologies (FTTx, GPON) Network monitoring and observability tools Originally posted on Himalayas