Senior Network Engineer - Edge Networking & Strategic Projects

Cencora•Conshohocken, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer - Edge Networking & Strategic Projects to serve as a technical project lead responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Cencora's edge network environments across corporate offices, regional sites, and distribution centers. This is a project-driven, multi-technology role. You will lead complex network projects end-to-end: technology refresh programs, greenfield site buildouts, wireless modernization, SD-WAN migrations, and - as one important workstream among several - the edge network integration and carve-out work associated with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures (MA&D). The ideal candidate combines deep campus/branch networking and wireless expertise with the structured, project-driven mindset required to execute high-stakes site-level network transitions — often across dozens of locations simultaneously and on aggressive timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or technical institute degree/certificate in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience with a demonstrable focus on project-based work (design, implementation, migration)
Proven track record of delivering multi-site network projects across at least three of the following technology domains: campus switching, enterprise wireless, SD-WAN/WAN, NAC/802.1X, IoT/OT segmentation, network security appliances
Expert-level knowledge of networking protocols, routing, and switching - with deep hands-on experience in Cisco, Aruba/HPE, or comparable enterprise platforms
Experience developing and executing migration/integration playbooks for large-scale, multi-site rollouts
Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar) to drive repeatable, scalable project delivery
Familiarity with Git or other version control systems for managing configurations and automation code
Strong project execution mindset - comfortable managing your own workstream within a larger program, hitting milestones, and communicating status
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
Effective communicator who can translate complex technical designs into business-friendly language for leadership and cross-functional partners
Exceptional presentation skills - able to lead design reviews, project kick-offs, and stakeholder updates
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects
Technical leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Understanding of ITSM processes (for project-to-operations handoff)

Nice To Haves

Advanced certifications strongly preferred: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or other vendors equivalent
Direct experience supporting M&A integration or divestiture network workstreams
Experience engineering network solutions in warehouse, distribution center, or logistics environments
Hands-on experience with SASE platforms, cloud-managed networking, and SD-WAN orchestration – Multivendor Platforms
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code practices for network environments
Experience leading or mentoring technical teams in a project context

Responsibilities

Own the edge network reference architecture and standards
Serve as the enterprise subject-matter expert for campus/branch network architecture - access/distribution/core switching, enterprise wireless, SD-WAN, remote access and security
Engineer solutions for distribution center-specific requirements - high-density wireless for handheld scanners and mobile devices, ruggedized infrastructure for warehouse environments, and IoT/OT network segmentation for conveyor systems, automation equipment, and building management systems
Evaluate, lab-test, and recommend emerging edge technologies - Wi-Fi 7, SASE, NAC modernization, and network automation/orchestration - driving adoption through proof-of-concept projects
Develop and maintain standardized site network designs, cabling standards, wireless heat maps, and architecture templates that accelerate future project delivery
Lead complex, multi-site network projects end-to-end - from requirements gathering and design through implementation, testing, and handoff to operations - on schedule and within budget
Build repeatable, templatized project run-books and migration playbooks that can be executed across dozens of sites in parallel; coordinate with local site contacts, field technicians, and smart-hands resources
Drive technology refresh and modernization programs - switch lifecycle replacements, wireless upgrades, SD-WAN rollouts, and NAC re-platforming - across the entire site portfolio
Architect interim-state and phased migration designs (e.g., temporary site-to-site VPNs, dual-homed WAN circuits, split-tunnel configurations) that allow transitions without disrupting warehouse operations or order fulfillment
Coordinate hardware staging, pre-configuration, and logistics - working with procurement to ship edge equipment (switches, APs, SD-WAN appliances) to sites ahead of scheduled cutovers
Manage project-level risk, dependencies, and escalations; communicate status clearly to project managers, leadership, and business stakeholders
Lead the edge network workstream for MA&D events - from due diligence through site-by-site cutover to steady-state handoff - as one component of the broader project portfolio
Conduct on-site and remote technical discovery of target/divested company locations: audit switching, wireless, WAN, and local security infrastructure; catalog ISP/carrier circuits; assess cabling plant condition; map VLAN structures and IP schemes; evaluate physical rack/MDF/IDF layouts
Develop site integration playbooks - hardware refresh/reuse decisions, VLAN and IP re-addressing, NAC onboarding, SD-WAN overlay enrollment, wireless SSID migration, and print/peripheral reconfiguration
Architect divestiture carve-out plans - cleanly separating shared LAN/WLAN infrastructure, local circuits, firewall rules, and guest/corporate segmentation while maintaining continuity through the Transition Services Agreement (TSA) period
Coordinate circuit provisioning and decommissioning with ISPs, MPLS/SD-WAN providers, and local carriers
Collaborate cross-functionally with Security, Systems, Cloud, Application, Facilities, and OT/Warehouse Operations teams to ensure seamless edge integration during projects and MA&D events
Partner with Project Management and Corporate Development to align network milestones with broader deal timelines, budgets, and business commitments
Coordinate with field services and third-party vendors (cabling contractors, smart-hands providers, hardware resellers) to execute physical site work
Develop and enforce edge network policies and standards, ensuring compliance with Cencora security and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, DEA for distribution center environments)
Mentor and guide junior network engineers; serve as the technical escalation point for complex site-level design and project issues
Drive automation of repeatable project and MA&D tasks - templatized switch/AP configurations, automated VLAN provisioning, scripted SD-WAN onboarding, zero-touch provisioning workflows - to accelerate delivery at scale

Benefits

Compensation
Benefits
Resources that enable a highly inclusive culture
Support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day
Medical care
Dental care
Vision care
Comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness
Support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave
Variety of training programs
Professional development resources
Opportunities to participate in mentorship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer activities