Senior Network Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer role is responsible for operating, designing, planning and implementing local and wide-area network solutions and services between multiple platforms and protocols, including IP and VOIP. The incumbent is responsible for troubleshooting network issues and coordinating with vendors for installation of routers and switches. The role requires providing project implementation assistance, project planning, cost analysis, vendor comparisons, training, and assisting with proposal writing.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It’s all here for you… let’s Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process. WHAT THE ROLE WILL DO: * Design, plan, and implement local and wide-area network solutions between multiple platforms and protocols (including IP and VOIP)

• Install, configure and manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues, proactively identify potential issues using network management tools and diagnostic utilities, including working with system administrators to ensure smooth operation of all IT systems

• Develop and maintain network security policies, including regular testing and preventative maintenance

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and document network requirements, and manage project implementations

• Evaluate and make recommendations on new network technologies/products to improve network resilience, performance and reduce costs

• Create training for end-users on enterprise network functionality and provide post-implementation support

• Assist with proposal writing, including identifying key networking-related items, requirements and details

• Conduct project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons

This role is not remote/ hybrid and will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113. This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa. Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future. Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships Must be at least eighteen (18) years or older

• 4+ years of experience in application infrastructure or network engineering *

• Expertise in routing protocols, such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and experience with network security systems such as Firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS *

• Expertise in various networking technologies such as LAN, WANs, MPLS, and VPNs *

• Experience supporting multi-vendor environments including Aruba, Cisco, F5, among others. *

• Understanding of OSI model, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and TCP/IP protocols *

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management execution *

• Experience reporting on network solutions and identifying continuous improvement and automation opportunities
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Networking, or Information Systems, or in lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of experience in the field of application infrastructure or network engineering
• Must be legally authorized to work in the Untied States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age *, + One or more of the following Certifications preferred: CCNP, CCIE, Network+, CCNA