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IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada.\nWith 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way - responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.The Global WAN Architect is the primary owner for global WAN, fibre, and ISP connectivity delivery across current and future AI/HPC infrastructure deployments. The Global WAN Connectivity Lead is responsible for ensuring every site is delivered with sufficient bandwidth capacity, carrier diversity, resiliency, and operational readiness to support large-scale GPU and high-performance compute environments.\nThe role has a singular operational focus: bandwidth delivery and connectivity readiness. You will relentlessly drive ISPs, carriers, dark fibre providers, colocation partners, and telecommunications vendors to accelerate fibre installs, circuit turn-ups, capacity upgrades, route diversity, and remediation activities across rapidly scaling infrastructure deployments.\nThis is an execution-heavy leadership role operating at the intersection of network engineering, carrier operations, deployment coordination, and infrastructure delivery. The successful candidate will own connectivity timelines end-to-end, aggressively escalate blockers, and ensure WAN infrastructure is operationally resilient before customer and infrastructure go-live events.\nThis is not a passive vendor management role. It requires a technically credible operator with deep experience in carrier delivery, WAN infrastructure, fibre deployment, and escalation management within high-availability environments.\nThe role reports to the Associate Director - Network Engineering and partners closely with Infrastructure Deployment, Procurement, Site Operations, Systems Engineering, and external carrier organizations.\nResponsibilities\nGlobal WAN & connectivity ownershipOwn end-to-end WAN, fibre, ISP, and carrier connectivity delivery across all existing and future infrastructure sites.\nMaintain accountability for bandwidth readiness, route diversity, resiliency, redundancy, and carrier delivery timelines across deployments.\nDevelop and maintain WAN connectivity roadmaps aligned to AI/HPC infrastructure growth and customer deployment schedules.\nEnsure all sites are provisioned with scalable and resilient connectivity architectures capable of supporting high-density GPU compute environments.\nDrive continuous improvement of global connectivity standards, operational readiness, and deployment execution processes.\nCarrier & ISP escalation management\nAct as the primary escalation owner for all ISP, carrier, fibre provider, and telecommunications delivery issues.\nRelentlessly drive providers to accelerate installs, upgrades, cross-connects, provisioning, and remediation activities.\nCoordinate daily with carriers, dark fibre operators, colocation providers, and field delivery teams to remove deployment blockers.\nEscalate aggressively through operational and executive channels to maintain delivery schedules and bandwidth readiness targets.\nBuild strong working relationships with carrier account teams, service delivery managers, field operations groups, and executive escalation contacts.\nDeployment execution & operational readiness\nPartner with Network Engineering, Infrastructure Deployment, Site Operations, and Procurement teams to align WAN delivery with infrastructure readiness milestones.\nCoordinate fibre turn-ups, circuit acceptance, failover testing, route validation, and operational readiness activities.\nMaintain detailed visibility into all active connectivity deployments, dependencies, delivery risks, and critical path milestones.\nEnsure route diversity and redundancy standards are implemented consistently across all production infrastructure locations.\nSupport rapid deployment execution across new data center builds, expansion sites, and high-growth AI infrastructure programs.\nResiliency, capacity & risk management\nIdentify and mitigate risks related to insufficient bandwidth, delayed carrier delivery, single-provider exposure, or operational fragility.\nDrive implementation of diverse fibre paths, backup connectivity strategies, and resilient WAN architectures across all critical infrastructure sites.\nCoordinate outage escalations, carrier restoration activities, and operational recovery efforts during connectivity incidents.\nForecast bandwidth growth requirements and ensure carrier capacity planning aligns with future infrastructure scaling demands.\nImprove operational resiliency and reduce customer-impacting connectivity risks across the global infrastructure footprint.\nProcess improvement & governance\nEstablish standardized processes for WAN deployment tracking, carrier escalation management, connectivity acceptance, and operational reporting.\nLead or co-lead procurement activities for WAN circuits, dark fibre agreements, colocation cross-connects, and capacity contracts in partnership with the Procurement team. \nDevelop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for install progress, provider performance, SLA adherence, and deployment readiness.\nImprove forecasting, long-lead tracking, and operational planning processes for connectivity infrastructure.\nContribute technical input into carrier strategy, connectivity procurement, and infrastructure expansion planning initiatives.\nDrive accountability frameworks and governance processes across internal teams and external providers.\nOther important requirements\nPre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies. \nMust be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.\nRequirements\n8+ years of experience in WAN infrastructure, fibre deployment, telecommunications delivery, carrier operations, or large-scale network connectivity roles.\nStrong understanding of WAN architecture, fibre infrastructure, carrier provisioning processes, route diversity, colocation networking, and high-capacity connectivity environments.\nProven experience managing ISPs, telecommunications providers, dark fibre operators, or carrier delivery programs within mission-critical infrastructure environments.\nDemonstrated ability to aggressively manage escalations, drive provider accountability, and remove delivery blockers under high-pressure timelines.\nExperience coordinating connectivity deployments across data centers, AI/HPC environments, enterprise infrastructure, or hyperscale deployments.\nStrong operational understanding of resiliency design, failover planning, bandwidth scaling, and high-availability network infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with long-haul transport, DWDM, IX connectivity, backbone infrastructure, and carrier interconnection models is highly desirable.\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to operate effectively across engineering, procurement, deployment, operations, and vendor organizations.\nStrong organizational and execution capabilities with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deployment programs globally.\nExperience supporting GPU compute, AI infrastructure, HPC, or hyperscale infrastructure environments is preferred.\nHighly execution-oriented with strong ownership mentality, urgency, and operational discipline.\nBenefits\nAt IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader total rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.\nCompensation\nTotal Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, equity (long-term incentive).\nRelocation or Living-out-allowance / per diem (as appliable and based on successful candidate circumstances)\nHealth & Wellness\n100% company paidhealth insurance premiums(medical, dental, and vision)for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents\nCompany-paidshort-term and long-term disability insurance\nVoluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available\nHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) - when combined with theHigh DeductibleHealth Plan\nEmployee Assistance Program and wellness resources\nRetirement & Financial Wealth\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nAccess to financialplanning and legalservices\nTime Off & Leave Programs\nPaid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays\nGrowth & Development\nInternal skills training and advancement pathways\nProfessional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training\nCommunity & Culture\nCompany events and team-building activities\nWe value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you - whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!\nIE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. 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