Senior Network Engineer - World Wide Technology : Job Details

Company Overview:

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider. Through our culture of innovation we inspire, build and deliver business results, from idea to outcome.

Based in St. Louis, WWT works closely with industry leaders such as Cisco, HPE, Dell EMC, NetApp, VMware, Intel, AWS, Microsoft, and F5, focusing on three market segments: Fortune 500 companies, service providers and the public sector. WWT employs more than 5,400 people and operates in more than 2+ million square feet of state-of-the-art warehousing, distribution and integration space strategically located throughout the world. WWT is proud to announce that it has been named on the FORTUNE 100 Best Places to Work For® list for the eighth consecutive year and was awarded for multiple categories on Glassdoor's 2019 Employees' Choice Awards, honoring the Best Places to Work.

Position Overview: The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced network solutions that meet the business requirements of our clients. This role requires expertise in various network technologies and the ability to manage complex network environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• DNAC Support and Template Building: Develop and manage templates using Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) to streamline network configurations and deployments.
• Network Segmentation: Design and implement network segmentation strategies to enhance security and performance.
• Hardware Modernization: Lead initiatives to modernize network hardware, ensuring the infrastructure is up to date with the latest technologies.
• Route/Switch Refresh: Plan and execute the refresh of routing and switching infrastructure to maintain optimal network performance.
• SD-WAN Implementation: Deploy and manage Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions using Cisco and VeloCloud technologies.
• Firewall Management: Configure and maintain Palo Alto firewalls to protect network infrastructure from threats.
• Infoblox Management: Utilize Infoblox solutions for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management to ensure efficient network operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Cisco networking products and solutions, including routing, switching, SD-WAN, and security technologies.
• DNAC Proficiency: Experience with Cisco DNA Center for network automation and template management.
• Firewall Knowledge: Proficiency in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls.
• Infoblox Experience: Hands-on experience with Infoblox for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management.
• Network Segmentation: Expertise in designing and implementing network segmentation strategies.
• Hardware Modernization: Proven experience in modernizing network hardware and infrastructure.
• Route/Switch Refresh: Experience in planning and executing route/switch refresh projects.
• SD-WAN: In-depth knowledge of SD-WAN technologies, specifically Cisco and VeloCloud.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve network issues.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages such as Python.
• Knowledge of network security best practices and experience in implementing security measures.
• Familiarity with network management and monitoring tools.

Working Conditions:

• This position may require occasional travel to client sites.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.