Senior Network Designer

Description

Company:

The company Company

The company Company is currently seeking a Senior Network Designer to join the team in the Puget Sound area (Everett, Renton, Seattle or Auburn WA).

The company Information Technology Network Infrastructure Services is currently looking for a Local Area Network (LAN) Designer to join our global team. This position will focus on creation and maintenance of network infrastructure in our manufacturing, service, and office locations around the globe.

The successful candidate will understand the importance of collaboration as these positions will focus on working directly with Information Technology (IT) Business Partners and stakeholders to implement and maintain communications and network systems enabling the business to meet their organizational and program goals.

Position Responsibilities:

Leads and performs the identification, analysis, and documentation of requirements for network LAN technologies and services (e.g., wireless, data, voice, video, cable, wire) based on customer goals, objectives, cost and security constraints, to lead the design process

Works collaboratively with other stakeholders (Transport, MAN/WAN, Structured Cabling, Project Manager, etc.) in focused, agile-inspired sprint teams

Creates and documents designs that conform to architectural and security standards to meet customer requirements, using design templates and standard implementation packages

Prepares, deploys, and coordinates installation of complex implementation packages per the company standards

Provides Level 3 Incident/Problem Management support in preventative, proactive and reactive maintenance to meet service restoration and network availability objectives, using network analysis and monitoring tools

Supports and participates in component research to provide input for more comprehensive evaluation

Leads and performs implementation planning for tactical multi-technology insertion projects, using established project management methodologies for the purpose of controlling costs and ensuring adherence to project plan

Exercises critical thinking and innovative problem solving

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

5+ years of experience working with infrastructure & network design

3+ years of experience with Cisco wireless technologies

3+ years of experience with RF (radio frequency) engineering

3+ years of experience with Cisco switching, routing and firewall hardware and common network concepts such as LAN/WAN, perimeter, IPSec, routing/switching, packet filtering, IDS/IPS, authentication, cabling, and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Bachelor's degree or higher

CCNA, CCNP or other Cisco Certification

Experience with any of the following Ansible (Python/Jinga2), Python scripting, Regular Expression, Serial Data Structures (YAML/JASON), or Splunk/Analytics

Experience with Palo Alto next generation firewall systems

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

The company is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Conditions

At the company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The company Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.