Network Engineer III

YUM! Brands, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

YUM! in Kentucky is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and support Cisco-based networks for our corporate offices and enterprise environment. You will work with Meraki Wireless, routing (BGP, EIGRP, static), switching, WAN, SD-WAN, QoS, AAA, and Azure Cloud to deliver reliable and scalable designs.

This role emphasizes collaboration with business stakeholders, hands-on engineering, testing configurations, and on-call support with ServiceNow for incidents and changes.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of network engineering in Cisco-based environments.
• Experience designing, configuring, testing, and implementing routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and SD-WAN.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer network configurations across routing, switching, wireless, WAN, SD-WAN, QoS, AAA.
• Assess requirements and translate them into network designs and implementation plans.
• Develop, test, document, and implement network changes and upgrades.
• Provide on-call support and document incidents with ServiceNow.

Skills

Network design

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco networking

Meraki Wireless

Azure Cloud

Visio

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Building global, iconic brands people trust and champion

YUM!

Hybrid

About The Job

We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, engineer, implement, and support network connectivity for our corporate offices and enterprise environment. This role applies network engineering principles to develop and maintain Cisco-based network solutions, assess connectivity and application requirements, and translate business needs into reliable, scalable network designs. Key technologies include Meraki Wireless, routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, and static routing), switching, WAN connectivity, SD-WAN, QoS, AAA, and Azure Cloud. The role also evaluates new networking technologies, develops and tests technical changes, and supports implementation and ongoing optimization of network solutions.

What Does Success Look Like?

• Engineer and implement reliable network solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Develop and test network configurations and technical changes before implementation.
• Improve network performance, resiliency, and scalability through analysis and continuous optimization.
• Evaluate networking technologies and recommend solutions based on technical requirements and network engineering best practices.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex network issues.

What Does A Day in the Life of this Job Look Like?

Daily Operations

• Design and engineer network configurations and solutions across routing, switching, wireless, WAN, SD-WAN, QoS, AAA, and related technologies.
• Assess business, application, and connectivity requirements and translate them into network designs and implementation plans.
• Develop, test, document, and implement network changes, including configurations, upgrades, and new capabilities.
• Evaluate new and emerging networking technologies and recommend solutions that improve performance, reliability, security, or efficiency.
• Perform network performance analysis, capacity assessment, and optimization to support a reliable and scalable environment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, fault analysis, and root-cause analysis for complex network issues; develop sustainable corrective solutions.
• Support network engineering for office deployments, infrastructure refreshes, and other projects and initiatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to provide engineering guidance and communicate design decisions.
• Provide on-call support for high-priority issues and use ServiceNow to document incidents, changes, and resolution activities.

Background and Education Required

EDUCATION:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE (and other qualifications):

• 3-5 years of experience in network engineering, preferably in Cisco-based enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience designing, configuring, testing, and implementing routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and/or SD-WAN solutions
• Experience assessing network requirements and translating them into technical designs and implementation plans
• Experience with network performance analysis, advanced troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
• Working knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP and EIGRP, QoS, AAA, and cloud networking concepts; Azure experience is valued
• Intermediate understanding of ITIL industry standards, best practices, and audit requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Other Skills/Characteristics

• Ability to work independently as a remote extension of a larger team and collaborate effectively across technical teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate options and develop practical engineering solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical recommendations to business and technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, flexible, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach with strong follow-through
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply new concepts and procedures effectively
• Ability to manage high-stress, demanding situations and handle confidential information appropriately

Salary Range: $98,400 to $115,800 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.