Network Engineer III

Yum! Brands; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Yum! Brands is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and support Cisco-based network solutions across our enterprise environment and corporate offices. The role emphasizes Meraki Wireless, BGP/EIGRP routing, SD-WAN, QoS, AAA, and Azure Cloud integration.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of network engineering experience, a BS/BA or equivalent, and strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. Remote collaboration is expected as part of a larger team.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, implement, and support network connectivity for corporate offices and enterprise environment.
• Develop and maintain Cisco-based network solutions including Meraki, routing, switching, WAN, and SD-WAN.
• Evaluate new networking technologies and test technical changes.
• Support implementation and ongoing optimization of network solutions.

Skills

Network design

Communication

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Cisco

Meraki Wireless

Azure Cloud

Visio

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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.

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.