Sr Network Engineer

Wabtec•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Global Networking team supports 260 sites worldwide as well as presence in multiple cloud environments. You will engage with other senior colleagues in designing, implementing and supporting Cloud, SaaS, WAN, LAN, WLAN and security solutions across the Wabtec Enterprise. You will have opportunities to interact with senior engineers and architects, business leaders, end users and technology vendors. The Wabtec Network is mission critical to our manufacturing, customer support and business support functions. As a member of our Networking team, you will be able to build on your networking skills, IT knowledge and experience while assisting with networking projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact to the business.

Requirements

Degree in information technology, computer science or engineering; equivalent experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of a formal degree
Minimum of 5 years of information technology experience with a focus in networking
An understanding flexible work hours across different worldwide time zones will be required, though work will mainly be during weekday daytime hours
Skilled with network monitoring concepts and standard tools
Skilled with TCP/IP protocols and services: OSPF, BGP, STP, DNS, DHCP
Skilled in troubleshooting information technology issues
Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and trust with vendors, site management teams and users alike
Proven ability to deliver while under tight timelines
Ability to support multiple complex projects concurrently
Demonstrated ability to proactively analyze and solve technology problems
An understanding that this position requires on site presence
Able and willing to travel globally, up to 25%
Available and willing to provide off-hours troubleshooting and break/fix support
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Willingness to learn through partnering with senior colleagues and training/earning certifications

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Cloud and SaaS solutions used across a global enterprise environment
Skills with Cisco, Aruba, HP, Fortinet networking and security products
Strong understanding of EVPN/VxLAN, SDWAN and QoS principles
Experience leading and managing complex projects and adapting to changes in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Interacting with senior networking staff to develop knowledge and receive work assignments
Monitoring network performance and serving as an escalation point for incidents impacting operations and end users
Troubleshooting and resolving performance/useability issues
Designing and implementing modification to adapt to changing user and business needs
Maintaining and creating reference diagrams and documentation of network infrastructure
Collaborating with third-party service and support vendors to ensure maximum uptime and prompt problem remediation
Assisting with deploying and supporting branch site and data center wireless, LAN, WAN, cloud and SaaS networking solutions
Contributing to site network design requirements and preparing cost estimates by evaluating business strategies and requirements
Other duties as assigned