Senior Specialist, Infrastructure Engineering - Network Services

Job Description

As a member of the Demilitarized Zone Connectivity (DMZ) team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and design of our Company's Global Data Network with a primary focus on DMZ Network Strategy, Architecture, and Design.  This role requires a highly skilled individual with subject matter expertise in Global Network Architectures.  The candidate must interface globally and have deep experience in the design, development and support of global network solutions.

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Design, develop and evolve our Company's Global DMZ strategy.

• Research, architect, and introduce Next Generation Network Solutions based on industry trends.

• Provide Tier-4 expert support of our Company's Global Network.

• The individual must have the technical and leadership skills to engineer and deliver these services worldwide.

• Lead global discussions with stakeholders over requirements and demand.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline

• Minimum of Seven (7) years of experience in Information Technology or related discipline

• Expert knowledge of Global Network Infrastructure and Design.

• Deep knowledge and expertise with Cisco Firewalling, VPN, Cisco Routing & Switching.

• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages, DevOps tools, and markup languages (e.g. Python, GitHub, Confluence, XML/JSON/YAML, etc.)

• Experience and knowledge with Cloud networking

• Ability to continually acquire new skills.

• Ability to accomplish objectives while working collectively with the Global team, IT divisional teams, country IT departments and business teams.

• Demonstrates both tactical as well as strategic thinking and creative problem solving.

• Excellent English written and verbal communications skills.

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Palo Alto experience.

• Deep knowledge of Network Automation solutions.

• Deep Knowledge of VPN methods such as DMVPN, IPSEC, GRE and SSL.

• Advanced knowledge of network security, firewalling, zone-based security.

• Advanced knowledge of network segmentation principles.

• Industry recognized certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary

• Global projects, international environment

• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

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