Executive Search for Deputy CIO of Networking (DCIO)

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Position: Executive Search for Deputy CIO of Networking (DCIO)
Location: City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19107 ( Onsite)
Interview type: Onsite Interview
Duration: 06 months contract to hire

Description:
Executive Search for Deputy CIO of Networking (DCIO)
Scope of the Executive Search
The selected executive search firm will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing a recruitment and marketing strategy.
• Sourcing, identifying, qualifying, and assessing executive-level candidates.
• Presenting a shortlist of highly qualified candidates to Client leadership.
• Assisting Client during the offer and negotiation process with the selected candidate.

Position Summary: Deputy CIO of Networking
The Deputy CIO of Networking will provide strategic and operational leadership for the City's enterprise networking environment, ensuring high availability, security, scalability, and innovation across the City's network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop networking strategy aligned with the City's IT roadmap.
• Partner with the CIO on long-term technology initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement emerging networking technologies.

2. Network Infrastructure
Oversee:

• LAN/WAN
• VPN
• Cloud networking
• Network architecture
• Data center connectivity
• Network upgrades and expansions

3. Network Operations

• Maintain high availability and uptime.
• Monitor network performance.
• Troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain network documentation.

4. Network Security
Responsible for:

• Firewalls
• IDS/IPS
• Encryption
• Access controls
• Vulnerability assessments
• Penetration testing
• Incident response

5. Performance Optimization

• Monitor bandwidth utilization.
• Load balancing.
• Redundancy planning.
• Capacity planning.
• Performance tuning.

6. Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

• Develop DR strategies.
• Backup and replication planning.
• Failover testing.
• Recovery planning.

7. Vendor Management

• Vendor evaluation.
• Contract negotiations.
• SLA management.
• Vendor performance reviews.
• Risk assessment.
• Relationship management.

8. Budget Management

• Budget planning.
• Cost analysis.
• Forecasting.
• Resource allocation.
• ROI reporting.
• Financial reporting.

9. Compliance & Risk

• Regulatory compliance.
• Risk assessments.
• Policy implementation.
• Business continuity.

10. Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead multiple technical teams.
• Collaborate across departments.
• Engage executive stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements.
• Report organizational performance metrics.

Required Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Information Technology
  • Public Administration
  • Communications
  • Related discipline

OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to Client and Human Resources. Experience
Candidates should possess:

• 10–15 years of infrastructure and data center experience.
• At least 3 years leading multiple large, cross-functional teams or enterprise projects.
• 5 years of management or supervisory experience overseeing a comparable data center.
• Experience influencing executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Certification
One of the following is required:

• JNCIP (Juniper Networks Certified Professional)

OR

• At least 5 years of measurable enterprise networking experience demonstrating equivalent expertise.

Desired Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of:

• Enterprise networking
• LAN/WAN
• VPN technologies
• Cloud networking
• Network architecture
• Data centers
• Firewalls
• IDS/IPS
• Network monitoring tools
• Disaster recovery
• High availability
• Vendor management
• Budget management
• Cybersecurity
• Infrastructure modernization
• Network automation
• Strategic IT planning

Executive Search Firm Deliverables
The executive search vendor should provide:

1. Recruitment strategy and marketing plan.
2. Candidate sourcing methodology.
3. Executive candidate assessments.
4. Shortlist of qualified candidates.
5. Interview coordination support.
6. Reference and background verification (if included in the engagement).
7. Offer and negotiation support.
8. Progress reporting throughout the search.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful Deputy CIO of Networking should demonstrate:

• Strategic executive leadership.
• Deep enterprise networking expertise.
• Large-scale infrastructure management experience.
• Strong cybersecurity knowledge.
• Budget and vendor management capabilities.
• Experience leading organizational transformation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven success managing mission-critical, high-availability network environments for large public-sector or enterprise organizations.