Director, Global Network Services, Deloitte Global Technology

The intended structure of this role is a non-relocation secondment. By nature of this structure, existing employees will remain aligned to their current location, level, service line/business area, salary, and compensation/performance review cycle, for the duration of their secondment to Deloitte Global.

The Director, Global Hosting Services, defines, leads, and governs Deloitte Global’s private-cloud hosting strategy, data center and cloud networking services, and Global Wide Area Network (GWAN). The role oversees secure, resilient connectivity among Deloitte Global hosting facilities, member-firm environments, and cloud service provider (CSP) hubs across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. The Director also leads CSP cost reporting and invoice reconciliation through the Deloitte Cloud Services (DCS) Cloud Business Office, supports agile delivery of platform and network enhancements, and ensures operational excellence and rapid incident response across these services.

Key Responsibilities:

Deloitte Cloud Services (DCS) Networking

• Oversee the design and implementation of network architecture supporting DCS hubs, connectivity among Deloitte environments, the internet, and cloud service providers, and secure access to cloud-hosted services, including firewalls and load balancers:
  • Multi-CSP connectivity
  • Inter-CSP connectivity
  • Secure hybrid-cloud IPv4/IPv6 connectivity
  • CSP inter-region global connectivity
  • CSP intra-region scalability
  • IP addressing management
• Lead the team in delivering these services, with operational excellence and 24/7 monitoring and support.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation through API enhancements and agentic AI solutions to reduce service-delivery time and enable proactive monitoring, rapid issue identification, and resolution.

What will your typical day look like?

Interfirm Network Service (GWAN)

• Lead the Interfirm Network Service (INS), providing seamless, secure, resilient, and optimized connectivity among member firms and across public-cloud environments.
• Develop solution roadmaps and architectures that address evolving business needs, technology requirements, cybersecurity threats, and demand for high-performance, low-latency connectivity.
• Drive operational service excellence, support member-firm disaster recovery testing exercises, and adapt connectivity options as firms implement local in-country WAN and SD-WAN solutions.
• Manage IPv4/IPv6 address allocation for member firms and countries.

Deloitte Cloud Services (DCS) Cloud Business Office

• Provide scaled agile delivery services supporting product enhancements for DCS platform, product, and networking teams, as well as Global Enterprise Cloud Management Services.
• Lead Cloud Business Office delivery of CSP cost insights for member firms, CSP invoice reconciliation, and billing to Deloitte entities. Support FinOps through cost-optimization recommendations, CSP cost reporting, and AI token-ledger reporting.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure all data center and cloud-platform solutions comply with global regulatory, security, and privacy standards.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a trusted liaison to Cyber teams on cloud-related matters, champion Cyber initiatives, and review and provide feedback on Cyber standards and programs.

Private Cloud Delivery (Colocation Services)

• Define and continuously evolve Deloitte Global’s private-hosting and colocation strategy, including regional services in the United States and Germany. Adapt the strategy to emerging requirements such as zero-trust networking, private infrastructure supporting GPU-intensive AI workloads, and future quantum-computing capabilities.
• Lead the team in delivering these services while maintaining operational excellence and compliance with audit, SOC, and ISO requirements.
• Develop private-cloud roadmaps, standards, and reference architectures, and establish governance frameworks, policies, and cost-recovery processes.

About the team

Deloitte Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect Deloitte around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in what is but rather what can be to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not previously conceived.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 15 or more years of progressive technology leadership, experience leading infrastructure teams and developing strategy, architecture, or platforms, setting priorities and goals to meet global business goals and objectives
• Deep expertise in leading data center and networking teams.
• Proven experience in designing, governing, and operating enterprise-scale private-hosting and global networks.
• Strong background in automation and operational leadership.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple responsibilities; provide technical direction through project completion; and deliver high-quality outcomes within target timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing global, distributed teams.
• Deep understanding of the latest technology, market and trends

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $260,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.