Data Center Senior Network Engineer

NCR Corporation•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Designs, implements, and supports enterprise network solutions across complex, distributed environments. The role is responsible for the architecture, configuration, optimization, and security of LAN, WAN, WLAN, data center, and cloud-connected networks. The Network Engineer serves as a technical escalation point for network issues, drives continuous improvement, and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver highly available, secure, and scalable network services. The position also supports change management, incident response, problem management, and root-cause analysis in alignment with ITIL best practices. It participates in an on-call rotation for business-critical network incidents, mentors junior engineers, and uses automation and scripting to improve operational efficiency and network consistency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is accepted.
At least 4 years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments.
Strong expertise in TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPNs, VLANs, QoS, and related networking concepts and technologies.
Hands-on experience with Cisco networking solutions, including Catalyst and Nexus switches, routers, and enterprise network infrastructure platforms.
Experience deploying and managing enterprise firewall and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, or similar technologies.
Proficiency with network monitoring, management, and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Splunk, or equivalent platforms.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex networking and security issues in production environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a focus on operational excellence.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with network automation and scripting using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.
Familiarity with cloud networking technologies in AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform environments.
Experience supporting SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, or cloud-based security architectures.
Certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE/FCP, or equivalent.
Knowledge of network access control (NAC), network segmentation, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and data center network infrastructure.
Administer and troubleshoot routing and switching technologies, including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPNs, VLANs, and QoS.
Implement and manage network security solutions, including next-generation firewalls, VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation.
Monitor network health, performance, and capacity; identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities.
Analyze and resolve complex network incidents, acting as a senior escalation resource for critical outages and performance issues.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and application teams on integrations, deployments, and strategic technology initiatives.
Develop and maintain network diagrams, architecture standards, operational procedures, and configuration records.
Evaluate networking and security technologies and recommend improvements to reliability, scalability, and security.
Support change management, incident response, problem management, and root-cause analysis in alignment with ITIL best practices.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide timely support for business-critical network incidents.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing, process improvement, and technical development.
Use automation and scripting tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance network consistency.