Senior Network Engineer

Summary

Join Sysco International as a Senior Network Engineer and provide network support for Sysco's initiatives in networks and automation. You will maintain key network devices, support the user community through ServiceNow tickets, and monitor various network aspects. The role involves providing timely project updates, performing operational tasks, and participating in on-call rotations and enterprise projects. You will support campus environments, remote sites, and data centers, developing operational knowledge of network tools. The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, relevant certifications, and extensive network expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study, equivalent experience, CCNP, CCIE or other network qualifications
• Expert knowledge in at least two of the following
• Load balancers
• Firewalls
• BGP
• IBGP, OSPF, EIGRP
• Security
• Cloud networks
• Automation
• Programming capability Python
• Relevant Certifications CCNP or higher held continuously for 6+ years
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of network integration with storage, compute, virtualization, security and wireless systems
• Strong time management and critical thinking skills
• Applying troubleshooting skills to resolve network issues
• Cisco WAAS
• Cisco TACACS
• Cisco ASA Firewalls with multiple contexts, and failover configuration
• Cisco Catalyst 6500s, 4500s
• Cisco Nexus 9000 / 7000 / 5000 / 2000 products
• Cisco VSS
• Cisco StackWise and Flexstack switches
• Cisco Wireless Controllers
• Motorola Wireless
• QoS – Voice and Video Environments
• Remote Cloud Services (AWS, SoftCloud, Azure)
• VM Environments
• TCP expert / Application performance expert
• Sniffing and ability to read a trace
• Network Tools – Fluke, Infoblox, Solarwinds
• Network drawings and design documentation (Visio)
• Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• Switching and switching technologies (Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Stack technology, 802.1q, LACP / Ether channel, HSRP, VRF, VSS)
• Experience in large enterprise environments (300 sites)
• Sniffer/packet capture capability
• Remote site performance investigation
• Hands-on experience with networks including physical layer infrastructure, Cisco-based LAN, WAN, IPT, WLS, Firewall hardware (Cisco & Checkpoint), F5 Load Balancing, Bluecoat Proxy, Cisco WAAS, SNMP based software, and interconnecting devices
• Proven knowledge and practical application of network security across firewalls
• Demonstrate the ability to formulate sound solutions based on formal training, research, and expertise with little guidance from management
• Possess a high degree of professionalism, customer service, and dependable
• Strong LAN, WAN, Security, Wireless, Load Balancing, and VPN troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to apply a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of technical concepts, practices, and procedures
• Solid written and verbal communication
• Must present exceptional leadership, problem-solving, decision making, and time management skills
• Ability to work in a remote capacity
• Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain key Network devices on a daily basis
• Supports the user community via Service Now tickets, and assist in problem resolution
• Monitor operations of LAN, WAN, Load Balancing, VPN, Security, and Wi-Fi
• Monitors all aspects of project and daily operations as it relates to network services
• Provide timely project status updates to customers, PMO Teams, and management
• Performs operational tasks with Service Now ticket support. Understanding and ongoing support of all LAN, WAN, VPN, WLS, IPT, Load Balancing, Security, content filtering
• Perform problem isolation within the network infrastructure
• Participate in an enterprise infrastructure On-call rotation
• Participate within projects across the enterprise network
• Support the campus environments as required, remote site locations, and corporate Data Centre Locations
• Develop operational knowledge of Network-based tools that support the enterprise network environments

Preferred Qualifications

Security qualification and cloud experience would be an advantage