How to hire a vice president, network operations

How to hire a vice president, network operations, step by step

Here's a step-by-step vice president, network operations hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a vice president, network operations job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new vice president, network operations
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the vice president, network operations you need to hire. Certain vice president, network operations roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A vice president, network operations's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, vice presidents, network operations from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of vice presidents, network operations and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Vice President, Network Operations	Description	Hourly rate
   Vice President, Network Operations	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$50-97
   System Technician	A system technician is a professional responsible for supporting users with issues related to the computer system. System technicians conduct appropriate diagnostics on computer issues and must be able to explain technical issues to clients or team members... Show more	$12-32
   Systems Administrator	Systems administrators are employees who oversee information technology infrastructures in the office. They are skilled information technology professionals who are knowledgeable about the company's network systems and other technology-related infrastructures... Show more	$28-48

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Network Operations
   • Network Infrastructure
   • Process Improvement
   • Gross Margin
   • Provider Network
   • Business Continuity
   • Primary Care
   • Medicaid
   • ROI
   • Provider Relations
   • TCP/IP
   • Executive Management
   • Disaster Recovery
   • Lan

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   Responsibilities:

   • Create and manage SLA's with vendors and clients.
   • Develop and manage KPI measurements, and cost objectives.
   • Review monthly incident reports to ensure SLA's are being achieve.
   • Manage and support the design and deployment of an international VoIP call/service center between Asia and the U.S.
   • Lead project that evaluate and implement a firewall configuration management tool that assist with completing PCI and EI3PA audit requirements.
   • Implement ITIL best practices for networking.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your vice president, network operations job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A vice president, network operations can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, vice presidents, network operations' average salary in minnesota is 32% less than in idaho.
   • Seniority. Entry-level vice presidents, network operations 48% less than senior-level vice presidents, network operations.
   • Certifications. A vice president, network operations with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a vice president, network operations's salary.

   Average vice president, network operations salary

   $147,238yearly

   $70.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level vice president, network operations salary

   $106,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

4. Writing a vice president, network operations job description

   A good vice president, network operations job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a vice president, network operations job description:

   Vice president, network operations job description example

   RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   

   • Developing the company's strategy for using technological resources.
   • Ensuring technologies are used efficiently, profitably and securely.
   • Evaluating and implementing new systems and infrastructure.
   • Responsible for monitoring Corporate, Linear, VOD and PPV applications and operational architecture through a Network Operating Center (NOC) environment to ensure Service Level Agreements are met
   • Participate in the planning, acquisition, and implementation of applications, monitoring tools and physical equipment including servers, network hardware.
   • Developing the company's strategy for using technological resources
   • Ensuring technologies are used efficiently, profitably and securely
   • Evaluating and implementing new systems and infrastructure
   • Provide escalation status notification throughout the enterprise on service impacting events.
   • Make decisions and take actions to prevent network interruptions and service degradation through proactive Network Monitoring.
   • Assist in system related maintenance and changes as requested, and provide assistance in testing new or upgraded applications.
   • Management of large cross-departmental work flows
   • Track and update events in the trouble ticketing system in a clear and efficient manner.
   • Establish, maintain and update NOC standards, policies and work flows.
   • Supervise projects, documentation of work flows and inventory.

   
   
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
   
   

   • At least a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Systems, Computer Science or Systems & Network Administration.
   • Exceptional leader, people manager and customer advocate with a passion for technical support.
   • Additional training/certification in relevant area of study strongly preferred.
   • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent work experience.
   • At least 7 years of management experience in a 24/7/365 environment.
   • Knowledge of Microsoft, Linux and MAC operating systems.
   • A clear understanding of IP, multicast and network routing.
   • Highly responsible, self-motivated, and able to thrive in an energetic, fast pace, high growth, entrepreneurial environment.
   • Strong team player who can build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right vice president, network operations for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your vice president, network operations job on Zippia to find and recruit vice president, network operations candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with vice president, network operations candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with vice president, network operations applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new vice president, network operations

   Once you've selected the best vice president, network operations candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new vice president, network operations. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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