network engineer.

Who We Are

The Network Engineer is responsible for engineering, maintaining, and enhancing the retail, enterprise, OT, supply chain networks. The candidate should be familiar with global and local Best Practices in the area of Network hardware and software technologies with a proven track record of successful project implementations. They should be proficient with SD-WAN, WIFI, LAN, WAN, load balancing, DDI and various routing protocols.

Candidate should be an expert in core Network technology and should have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in this area with demonstrated understanding of key infrastructure technology. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Engineering, architect, build, configure, troubleshoot and maintain the network infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with both global and local best practices

• Lead and participate in network-related projects to enhance performance, security, and scalability of both wired and wireless networks

• Seamlessly integrate operational technology with IT networks by leveraging Layer 2 NAT and industrial protocols

• Ensure compliance of networking with security and safety standards and mitigating risks

• Use and improve advanced diagnostic tools to proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues to minimize downtime

• Maintain clear and thorough documentation of network architecture, policies, and any changes, while also generating reports as required

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Knowledge of QoS implementation is support of (VoIP and Video) services

• Proficient with Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco ISE, Trustsec & SD-ACCESS architecture

• Knowledge in Industrial switching, routing, wireless. Leverage layer 2 NAT to integrated OT and IT networks. Understanding of layer 2 OT protocols such as CIP, profinet, ring/star topologies.

• Experience with industrial security/networking, IOT, Ethernet to the factory

• Knowledge of Ethernet (CPwE) architectures and Cloud Connectivity

• Experience with Routing, Switching, Cisco IOS, Nexus, Wireless

• Basic understanding of Purdue Model for Control Hierarchy (levels, cells, etc)

• Knowledge in modern service provider TCP/IP data networks using standards and technologies including but not limited to: MPLS, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP4, STP, RSTP, 802.1q, 802.11AC, EIGRP, QOS, COS, IPsec & SSL VPNs, DNS, DCHP, SIP

• Knowledge of SDWAN technologies such as Velocloud/Meraki

• Experience with Load Balancers – Citrix Netscaler/ F5

• High level expertise and understanding of following technologies:

• Data Center Architecture

• EtherChannel

• Implementing Rapid Spanning-Tree

• Improving STP Configuration

• Configure routing between VLANs

• Configure MST

• Configure Routing on a Multilayer switch

Required Certification:

• CCNA,CCNP 

Preferred Certifications:

• CCDP

• CCIE

• ITIL        

Behavioral Traits

• Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community. Ability to clearly communicate with business users and present solutions

• Ability to write reports, procedure manuals

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.