Senior Network Engineer

ODL•Zeeland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer is a highly visible, high-impact role responsible for shaping the direction, reliability, and future of ODL’s global IT Infrastructure. This role owns network strategy, architecture, projects, operations, and support worldwide, serving as the technical authority for ODL’s network infrastructure across manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. The Senior Network Engineer drives global network standards, manages vendors and budgets, collaborates closely with IT, OT, and business partners, and mentors network administrators, operating as a trusted and valued leader within the IT Infrastructure team. Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships, ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades, our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Better™—for our customers, our communities, and our people. With 14 global locations and thousands of employees, ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across all countries of operation. We invest in our people, celebrate growth, and foster a culture where accountability, innovation, and excellence thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering, including senior-level ownership responsibilities.
Proven experience supporting global, 24/7 manufacturing environments with high availability and uptime requirements.
Demonstrated success owning network strategy, architecture, and roadmaps.
Strong background in incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, firewalls, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles, OT network requirements, and 24/7 manufacturing environments.
Experience with network automation, monitoring, and observability practices.
Experience leading network projects such as facility buildouts, technology migrations, or M&A integrations.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence: setting technical direction, driving standards, and coaching others.
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders including plant leadership and executive management.
Self-motivated learner with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience with our current platform technologies is preferred (Cisco Meraki, Juniper, Ubiquiti, Microsoft Azure).
Relevant certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, Meraki Solutions Specialist, CCIE, AZ-700, or AZ-500 are preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and execute the global network strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, cybersecurity requirements, and manufacturing operations across the United States, Mexico, Canada, the UK, and China.
Serve as the global owner of network architecture, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, firewall, cloud connectivity, and OT/IT segmentation.
Lead 24/7 global network operations, ensuring high availability, performance, resilience, and rapid incident resolution across all manufacturing and corporate sites.
Define, track, and continuously improve network KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics; proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Own the network security posture in partnership with cybersecurity, including segmentation, firewalling, zero-trust initiatives, and secure connectivity.
Act as the final technical authority for network design decisions, escalations, and complex problem resolution.
Develop and maintain multi-year network roadmaps, standards, and lifecycle plans across all regions and technologies.
Lead vendor and ISP strategy, including evaluations, contracts, budget management, and technology selection.
Drive automation, standardization, and documentation to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Coach network administrators and elevate organizational capability through knowledge sharing, best practices, and technical leadership.