The role requires in depth knowledge and expertise in complex on-premises, hybrid and cloud networking and security infrastructure, specifically Cisco networking technologies, Wireless, Cisco I.S.E & Catalyst Center Palo Alto technologies such as NGFW, Panorama and Global Protect.

Job Responsibilities

Defines, documents, and enforces system standards. Document Global Infra Design - a high-level description, with diagrams, of how the Wolfspeed technologies integrate together.
Define, develop and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable Network services that meet Wolfspeed's ongoing and evolving business requirements
Network Design Templates - diagrams for each Site Class. These templates can be used repeatedly to build networks at each new site.
Implementation effective network infrastructure and security policies, practices, and standards that ensure effective and consistent network operations.
Perform Network configuration and operations and monitoring, implement defined proactive solutions that reduce time to repair (TTR) (L3)
Monitoring network devices, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Routers, Switches and Wireless Controllers, IP Management using Netbox.
Responsible for performance, capacity planning and monitoring of key network service delivery channels, to include network, voice, wireless, internet, extranet, circuit, etc.
Designing, deploying and monitoring Cisco SD-WAN solutions,
Designing hierarchical Enterprise LAN, Data Center and Campus networks.
802.11 Enterprise Wireless including conducting wireless survies and analysis
Designing cloud Networks in both Azure and AWS
Designing, deploying, managing and troubleshooting Cisco ISE in an enterprise.
Designing Palo Alto firewall policy and management, preparation of IPsec Tunnels and global protect client VPN solution.
Supporting Wolfspeed's operations and the end-to-end delivery of the services through coordination and interaction with business partners
Improve proactive management of the environment as demonstrated by continuous reductions in Incidents and the analysis and prevention of Problems and improvement of performance, availability and reliability
Good knowledge of software network monitoring, mapping and management tools such as Solar Winds, and DNAC
Collaborating with engineers to design and implement servers, storage, containers, network etc. and mentor team members on technical issues.
Ensure environment is monitored for resource utilization, performance, firmware etc. Report on the finding to management with a plan to mitigate the potential issue
Perform regular tests and audits. Troubleshoot issues and document the resolution
Delegating maintenance tasks to junior engineers to help increase knowledge
Developing status reports and sharing with management, dealing with escalated support issues and driving to resolution
Develop and maintain complete technical documentation. Communicate with users when needed
Good knowledge of cloud networking technologies and containerization platforms including Azure
Participate in the Architectural Review Board to validate designs across all areas of technology

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements)

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of professional experience in networking infrastructure, particularly with LAN/WAN and VLAN, Cisco & Palo Alto technologies
Have experience of all network technology including: Cloud, LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, data center LAN, SD networks, SDDC, telephony, mobile solutions infrastructure, unified comms, network management solutions, and network specific security and remote access technologies and approaches
Extensive knowledge of well-known industry standard security enforcement tools such as web and mail filters, IDS and IPS, VRFs, ACLs, NAC, ISE, zero trust, firewalls
Strong problem-solving skills with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to work with business stakeholders to understand and define requirements for small projects and enhancements.
Experience with cloud and network architecture, scripting, and writing protocols.
Comfortable with computing, frameworks, hybrid cloud, and communications systems.
Can collaborate with others and solve problems with a positive attitude.
Experience with scalability, failover, and IaaS systems and protocols.
Experience with Cisco IOS and switches.
CCIE Qualified Network Architect
Strong Architecture Design skills
Strong Cloud device configuration experience
Experience with CISCO & Palo Alto networks
Flexibility to work shift schedules and on-call duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

Cisco Voice skills are a plus.
Candidates with TAC experience are a plus.
Understanding of IT service management (ITSM) techniques, policies, along with establishing SLA's, KPIs and other key operational metrics.
Requires excellent writing skills to support document project plans, procedures, policies and general staff, management and communication
Outstanding verbal communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to deal with complex difficult problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
TOGAF trained professionals.

Senior Network Engineer