- Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably computer science, Engineering or field related to the product or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a product based IS/IT organization
- 10+ years of experience in the field of network engineering, demonstrating a strong foundation and expertise in various IT solution disciplines.
- Proven ability to design, test and implement LAN & Wi-Fi and network solutions that align with business requirements and industry best practices.
- Extensive experience in LAN (Local Access Network), Wi-FI, WAN (Wide Area Network) and ISP (Internet Service Provider) network management area, including the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure.
- Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at different levels within the organization
Regional Summary
AOA = Asia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Middle East and Africa Regions
GCR = Greater China Region
Position Summary
Are you an experienced and skilled Senior Network Engineer seeking an exciting opportunity to join Nestls ITP Connectivity & Voice team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia We are actively seeking a dynamic individual to take on the role of Senior Technical Expert LAN & WiFi for various connectivity products, including SDWAN and VPN solutions. This role will involve working with leading technologies such as Aruba, Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto, while continuously driving innovation to empower our workforce with cutting-edge solutions.
A day in the life of... a Connectivity Product Owner:
- Provides deep specialist guidance and support in the LAN and Wi-Fi Connectivity area
- Supports the integration of solutions with various technologies such as Aruba, Cisco, PaloAlto and Fortinet networking platforms
- Delivers the technical activities (design, build, testing) in significant or complex innovation initiatives, accountable to the Innovation or Product Manager for the delivery and quality of technical deliverables
- Makes recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and delivery of LAN and Wi-Fi products through the use of new and existing technologies and technical methods and methodologies
- Provides the product team with technical expertise, advising on best technology solutions, translating the business vision into technical vision
- Participates in the development of or review of standards, documentation and methods of working in the relevant area of expertise
- Performs preliminary studies, general systems specifications and detailed systems specifications
- Considers a broad range of options and applies sound judgment to develop solutions within WAN Connectivity area
- Ensures solution operational readiness: defines global procedures and processes for operations in the area of expertise
- Ensures IS/IT Customer and Consumer requirements are met and service quality maintained when introducing new products. Considers the cost effectiveness of proposed solutions
- Responsible for ensuring that LAN and Wi-Fi services are delivered and maintained secure and compliant with internal standards and external regulations, including privacy requirements
- Understands the business risk appetite and delivers applications within the level of acceptable risk
- Assists others in resolving complex technical problems and investigating the root cause of problems and recommends smart (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely) solutions
- Participates in peer reviews of deliverables and carries out formal and informal reviews of technical designs, standards, documentation and/or implementations
- Provides guidance, directions and if needed, technical support to product teams, mentoring and sharing technology knowledge with the teams.
What else will make you successful
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in ISP and/or Large Enterprise network
- Experience with Cisco and or Aruba LAN and Wi-Fi technology is considered advantageous, indeed certifications in relevant technical fields are considered beneficial (i.e. CCNP, CCIE)
- A Master's degree in computer science, system analysis, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience working in a global environment and collaborating with virtual teams
- Demonstrated ability to support Agile project teams by providing guidance on opportunities, impact, and risks, considering technical and architectural needs
- Experience in working within or part of advisory councils, industry user groups, and key technology partners (vendors, Account Managers, Product Managers, Lab advocates, and Executives)
- Exposure to a wide range of technologies and processing environments
- Excellent understanding of application development methodologies and architectural modeling
- Ability to translate future-state business capabilities and requirements into solution architecture requirements
- Strong ability to comprehend both the long-term (big picture) and short-term perspectives of situations
- Innovative mindset combined with analytical thinking
- Capable of influencing with integrity
