NETWORK ENGINEER III (Hybrid)
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Job description
Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
Duties:
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Architect and define global enterprise network strategy across LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud networking environments.
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Lead the design and blueprinting of scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant enterprise network infrastructure.
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Evaluate and implement advanced routing, switching, and connectivity solutions, including SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and Direct Route.
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Function as the principal escalation point for highly complex network and security issues.
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Provide technical governance, establishing standards, SOPs, and design patterns for global network operations.
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Guide adoption of emerging technologies to improve performance, reliability, and security of enterprise networks.
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Architect and oversee implementation of enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, Cisco ISE, and Zero Trust initiatives.
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Lead architecture and integration of AWS and Azure cloud networking solutions into the enterprise framework.
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Partner with business leaders to align network architecture with organizational strategy and growth.
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Drive enterprise-wide resiliency and redundancy planning to eliminate single points of failure.
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Serve as a principal mentor and coach to Network Engineers, enabling knowledge development and succession planning.
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Negotiate with vendors and service providers on enterprise-scale contracts, ensuring cost-effective and scalable solutions.
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Oversee strategic initiatives for global connectivity, voice/video technologies (Teams, 8x8), and secure remote access.
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Ensure compliance with cyber security frameworks through proactive patching, hardening, and vulnerability management.
Requirements
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15+ years of progressive experience in designing, engineering, and leading enterprise network solutions.
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Proven experience as a principal or lead architect for large, multi-site global enterprises.
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Advanced expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, wireless, and SD-WAN.
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Significant experience designing and leading cloud networking (AWS, Azure) at scale.
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Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence IT and business strategy.
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Strong mentorship and leadership skills with proven ability to guide technical teams.
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Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols, and enterprise-grade security solutions.
Certifications (preferred)
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Cisco CCNP/CCIE Enterprise (or equivalent expert-level certification).
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AWS Advanced Networking Certification.
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Industry-standard certifications such as Network+, CISSP, or equivalent.
Technology Experience:
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Cisco enterprise platforms: firewalls, switches, routers, wireless controllers, and access points.
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SD-WAN, advanced routing protocols, and large-scale network segmentation.
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Security technologies: Cisco ISE, IDS/IPS, Firepower, Palo Alto (plus).
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Cloud networking: AWS, Azure, hybrid integration.
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Monitoring and visibility tools: SolarWinds, Wireshark, Syslog, Nessus.