Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ford Motor Company is transforming the future of mobility through advanced enterprise technology and connected transportation solutions. The Senior Network Engineer will design and deliver LAN architectures globally, support Cisco network deployments, troubleshoot complex network issues, develop automation, and improve network resilience and operability.
Responsibilities
- Developing/Publishing Network Archiecture and Technical Documentation (HLD – High Level Design, LLD- Low Level Design, NRFU – Network Ready For use )
- Participate in Test, Certify and Release of Cisco Switches, software, and firmware for global network deployment
- Provide Level 3/4 supports/troubleshoots network issues and coordinates new installation of such items as routers and switches
- Software Defined Networking (SDN) specially Cisco's Software Defined Access (SDA) Solution for Campus/Manufacturing environments
- Develop the solution to conducts tests of network redundancy, resilience, and failover of network elements to ensure up-time standards are fully achieved
- Provide technical consultation and knowledge sharing/Training to Network Planning & Network Operations teams
- Work with other Network Service teams to Develop tools to automate the deployment, administration and monitoring of a network system
- Works with cross functional teams to enhance and improve system/network operability
Skills
- Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent work experience is required
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN infrastructure and related systems including Catalyst 9k switches, Catalyst Center, and Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- In-depth understanding of networking and IP protocols (OSPF, BGP), Cisco Software Defined Networking (SD-Access) and Cisco Industrial switches
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco routing & switching, IOS-XE Software
- Knowledge and Experience in SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) principles
- Familiarity with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible)
- In-depth knowledge of Monitoring/Observability technologies (Syslog, SNMP, Telemetry, etc..)
- Knowledge and understanding of Palo Alto Network products ( Firewall, Prisma Access)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Visio, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams
- Strong project management skills, organizational skills, personal discipline, interpersonal relationship skills and communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong process mindset – ability to create, improve, and follow effective & sustainable processes
- High standards for Quality, technical & professional Excellence, and driving Efficiency
- Some amount of travel to Dearborn is required on need basis for lab testing
- Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Cisco Certifications – CCNP/CCIE Preferred
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
- This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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