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Position Summary
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and governance of global network infrastructure, connectivity services, and transformation initiatives. This role provides technical leadership across enterprise networking, SD-WAN, network security, cloud connectivity, OT/industrial networking, and managed services supporting manufacturing, R&D, laboratory, and corporate environments.
The position partners with business stakeholders, site IT teams, cybersecurity teams, vendors, and service providers to deliver secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective network solutions with minimal business disruption.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Architecture & Engineering
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, internet, cloud connectivity, and secure remote access solutions.
Develop architecture standards, technical blueprints, deployment frameworks, and operational documentation.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve performance, security, resilience, and operational efficiency.
Lead technical design reviews and provide engineering guidance for complex network initiatives.
Network Transformation & Project Delivery
Lead regional network modernization projects, including SD-WAN deployments, carrier transitions, technology refreshes, and security enhancements.
Develop migration strategies, implementation plans, testing procedures, rollback plans, and operational handoff documentation.
Coordinate deployments, dependencies, risks, schedules, and stakeholder communications.
Deliver projects within approved scope, budget, and timelines while minimizing business impact.
Operations, Reliability & Service Management
Ensure the stable and resilient operation of network services across business-critical sites.
Lead troubleshooting, incident escalation, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
Review performance, availability, and capacity metrics, driving continuous service improvement.
Govern network changes and maintenance activities in accordance with established change management processes.
Vendor, Commercial & Financial Management
Manage telecommunications carriers, managed service providers, and infrastructure vendors.
Monitor supplier performance against SLAs, contractual obligations, and delivery milestones.
Support technology evaluations, contract renewals, vendor reviews, service transitions, and terminations.
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and investment planning activities.
Security, Risk & Compliance
Implement network security controls aligned with corporate cybersecurity standards and industry best practices.
Support Zero Trust, network segmentation, secure remote access, and OT security initiatives.
Participate in risk assessments, audits, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities.
Identify operational and technical risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Leadership & Team Contribution
Partner with site leaders, manufacturing teams, and business stakeholders to align on priorities and business requirements.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations and executive-level updates.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to resolve issues and achieve project objectives.
Share technical knowledge and promote consistent engineering standards and best practices.
Typical Day-to-Day Activities
Monitor network performance, service health, capacity utilization, and operational risks.
Review network changes, maintenance activities, and business impact assessments.
Coordinate incident resolution and technical escalations with internal teams and service providers.
Plan and execute SD-WAN deployments, carrier transitions, network upgrades, and security enhancements.
Engage site IT teams and business stakeholders regarding requirements, schedules, risks, and service impacts.
Conduct architecture reviews, troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, and maintain technical documentation.
Prepare project status reports, executive updates, vendor reviews, budget inputs, and forecasts.
Drive continuous improvement in availability, resilience, security, user experience, and cost efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
6+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
Experience supporting complex, multi-site environments spanning manufacturing, laboratory, corporate, data center, and cloud environments.
Hands-on experience with SD-WAN, enterprise networking, network security, cloud connectivity, incident management, and infrastructure transformation initiatives.
Preferred Certifications
Candidates with one or more of the following certifications are highly preferred:
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) or Aruba Certified Network Security Professional (ACNSP)
Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) - Network Security
Zscaler Certified Administrator (ZCCA) or equivalent Zscaler certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
ITIL Foundation
Relevant SD-WAN certifications covering Aruba EdgeConnect, Cisco, Fortinet, Versa, or similar technologies
Technical Competencies
Enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, internet, and data center networking
Telecommunications carrier and managed service governance
SD-WAN architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management
Network monitoring, performance optimization, and capacity planning
Network security, firewalls, segmentation, Zero Trust, and remote access
Incident, problem, and change management
Cloud networking, including Azure, AWS, and SaaS connectivity
Architecture governance, technical documentation, and operational handoff
OT/industrial networking and segmentation
Project planning, budgeting, vendor management, and cost optimization
Key Soft Skills
Leadership & Ownership: Takes accountability for critical services and complex initiatives, makes sound decisions, and drives work to completion with minimal supervision.
Communication & Executive Presence: Communicates technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences and provides clear updates on risks, recommendations, and progress.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Builds trusted relationships, influences decisions, and aligns global teams, business stakeholders, and service providers around shared objectives.
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Analyzes complex technical and operational challenges, identifies root causes, evaluates risks, and develops sustainable solutions.
Project Management & Execution: Prioritizes multiple initiatives, manages dependencies, and delivers projects on time, within scope, and with minimal business disruption.
Preferred Industry Experience
Semiconductor manufacturing or similarly automated industrial environments.
Global enterprise operations spanning multiple regions and time zones.
Support of factories, laboratories, OT networks, and mission-critical production systems.
Key Success Measures
Reliable, secure, and resilient network services.
Successful delivery of transformation initiatives within approved scope, budget, and timelines.
Strong vendor performance, service governance, and cost management.
Reduced operational risk, service disruptions, and recurring incidents.
Improved network performance, security posture, user experience, and stakeholder satisfaction.
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