Key Responsibilities
1. Network Engineering & Architecture
- Design, implement, and support enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, SD‑WAN, firewall, and Private 5G network solutions.
- Lead detailed network designs for campus, data center, manufacturing, OT, and R&D environments.
- Develop and maintain high- and low-level design documentation, traffic flows, and implementation guides.
- Ensure network solutions meet requirements for scalability, resilience, performance, and security.
- Contribute to reference architectures and standardized network patterns.
2. LAN & WLAN Engineering
- Design and deploy campus and building LANs, including switching, VLANs, routing, and redundancy models.
- Engineer enterprise Wi‑Fi solutions focusing on RF design, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
- Troubleshoot complex wired and wireless issues using packet captures, telemetry, and logs.
- Support NAC, 802.1X, and identity-based access integrations.
3. WAN / SD‑WAN Engineering
- Engineer and operate global WAN and SD‑WAN deployments, including internet, MPLS, DIA, and cloud connectivity.
- Optimize routing, traffic steering, QoS, and application performance.
- Support segmentation, redundancy, failover, and high-availability designs.
- Work with service providers and vendors on circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
4. Private 5G, OT & Sensor Network Engineering
- Design, implement, and support Private 5G, OT, and sensor network connectivity for manufacturing, industrial, and R&D environments.
- Integrate Private 5G with existing wired (LAN), wireless (WLAN), SD‑WAN, and WAN infrastructures to provide seamless and secure end-to-end connectivity.
- Engineer secure, scalable connectivity for industrial devices, PLCs, sensors (IIoT), robots, vision systems, and IoT platforms.
- Support deterministic, high-availability network designs to meet low latency, high reliability, and real-time traffic requirements.
- Implement segmentation and security controls to isolate OT systems, sensor networks, and IT workloads while enabling controlled data exchange.
- Collaborate with OT, manufacturing, and security teams to align network design with safety, production continuity, and compliance requirements.
- Ensure ongoing monitoring, performance optimization, and lifecycle management of Private 5G cells, gateways, edge devices, and sensor connectivity.
5. Network Security Integration
- Configure and support firewalls, VPNs, ZTNA, and secure connectivity in partnership with security teams.
- Implement segmentation, access controls, and secure routing architectures.
- Participate in firewall policy design reviews and traffic flow validation.
- Ensure networks align with Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles.
6. Operations, Troubleshooting & Incident Escalation Support
- Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex network incidents.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Support network changes, upgrades, and maintenance with minimal disruption.
- Participate in on-call or escalation rotations as required.
6. Automation, Standards & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain network standards, templates, and configuration baselines.
- Drive automation using scripting and infrastructure-as-code approaches where applicable.
- Reduce operational debt through simplification, standardization, and lifecycle management.
- Track and improve network performance, availability, and operational metrics.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Network Security, Cloud, OT, Application, and Infrastructure teams.
- Support project planning, technical assessments, and implementation timelines.
- Participate in design reviews and architecture discussions.
- Clearly communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
8. Financials & Project Management
- Own end to end budgeting and financial governance for network products, including annual OPEX/CAPEX planning and funding approvals.
- Manage renewals and vendor contracts, driving cost optimization and negotiating savings across all platforms and services.
- Lead project intake cost modeling, including resource costing, design/engineering estimates, and financial impact assessments.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's/Diploma degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
Experience
- 8-12+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with: WAN, SD‑WAN, LAN, WLAN,Firewalls, VPN / ZTNASensors & Private5GManufacturing, OT, or large campus networks
- Experience supporting hybrid environments with public cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure)
Skills
- WAN & SD‑WAN: Routing (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, DIA, cloud interconnects
- LAN & WLAN: Switching, VLANs, RF design, wireless troubleshooting
- Security: Firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, NAC
- Private 5G: Architecture, integration, and operational support (preferred)
- Network monitoring, telemetry, and troubleshooting tools
- Strong understanding of high availability, redundancy, and performance optimization
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
- Ability to work independently on complex technical challenges
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative approach across cross-functional teams
- Operational discipline with attention to detail
Preferred
- Network Wired/Wireless certifications (CCNP/CCIE, Aruba, Palo Alto etc.)
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial network environments
- Familiarity with ITIL, NIST, or enterprise network standards
