Senior Network Architect

• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to IT teams and Service Providers to modify and maintain existing Waters Corporation network architecture, completion of project requests, capacity analysis, health and performance management, continuous service improvement, new technology recommendations, business/technical analyses, reporting, and project management.
• Work efficiently with our technology providers as well as other third-party engineering, application, and operations teams.
• Key areas of focus will be network architecture/design, development of technology roadmaps, and the optimization of Waters Corporation data center, campus, manufacturing, distribution center, and remote office networks.

Required:

• Undergraduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline and/or equivalent experience/certification

• 10+ years of experience in each of the following areas:

• Enterprise level Network design, troubleshooting, and support
• Enterprise level DNS, and/or DHCP solutions
• Advanced Cisco networking technologies
• Network virtualization products/technologies
• Routing, switching, and IP subnetting
• TCP/IP and common network protocols
• Documenting architectural standards, policies, and engineering designs

8+ years of experience in each of the following areas:

• Enterprise network security technologies including firewalls, IDS, IPS, NAC, WAF, and Web Proxies
• Security standards including PCI, SOX, and NIST
• MSP governance and oversight
• Network monitoring, management, and reporting
• Delivering technology solutions at an enterprise level

Preferred:

• CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE and/or other technical certifications
• Experience working with network security products

• Working knowledge of

• Infoblox DDI
• Identity and access control protocols/systems
• Software Defined Networking products including Cisco Meraki
• Automation and modeling tools
• Remote office/branch office and WAN design
• Data center and campus network design
• Wireless network design and validation, Experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access and/or SDWAN products, Experience with networking in multi-cloud environments, Excellent problem-solving skills working independently and through leading outcomes for cross functional teams, Understanding of change management, testing requirements, techniques, and tools to ensure high availability of platforms, Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams, Ability to work during non-business hours, as needed, Ability to travel on a limited basis, as required to support assigned projects/initiatives

Waters Corporation

(NYSE:WAT)

is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.