Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.

As a member of the WAN Connectivity team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and design of our Company’s Global Data Network with a primary focus on WAN 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 WAN strategy.
• Research, architect, and introduce Next Generation Network Solutions based on industry trends.
• Provide Tier-3 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.

• High School Diploma
• 4 years of experience with Global Network Infrastructure and Design.
• Expert knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Advanced knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (Velocloud).
• Advance knowledge in TCP/IP protocol stacks.
• Good understanding of Network Security and Cloud (AWS, Azure, DMZ, SASE, etc.).
• Familiar with automation, monitoring and reporting tools such as or similar to (example LogicMonitor, Ansible, Glueware, NetBrain).
• CCNP level certifications/knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work in high pressure dynamic environment and independently prioritize work.
• 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.

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Deep knowledge of Network Automation solutions.
• Deep Knowledge of VPN methods such as DMVPN, IPSEC, GRE and SSL.
• Advanced knowledge of performance based routing.
• Good knowledge of Switching, Wireless, Load Balancing, Data Center Technologies.
• Exposure to NFV technology.

MSJR, Automation, Availability Management, Capacity Management, Change Controls, Configuration Management (CM), Data Center Technology, Design Applications, Global Networks, Infrastructure Engineering, IT Service Management (ITSM), Network Automation, Network Infrastructures, Project Engineering, Software Configurations, Software Development, Solution Architecture, System Administration, WAN Optimization

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.