Senior Engineer, IT Operations BlueOval Battery Michigan

Ford Motor; Marshall (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Family care benefits

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage the Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan network, spanning WAN/LAN/WLAN and cloud services. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable networking and data center operations, and help lead an on-site/off-site hybrid workforce.

The role requires 5+ years in network administration, expertise with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, and a strong focus on security, reliability, and collaboration in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant corporate network administration experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Cisco Catalyst Center.
• 3+ years Cisco Identity Services Engine.
• Palo Alto Network skills: Prisma Access and Panorama management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, and design network solutions for campus and data center.
• Deploy and configure Palo Alto Networks campus grade firewalls.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Network segmentation and NOC solutions design and deployment.
• Maintain and optimize campus and data center networks; monitor performance.

Skills

Network administration

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

Cisco Identity Services Engine

Prisma Access

Panorama management

Job description

Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford's legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we're not just assembling battery systems; we're leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.

• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions


• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future


• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others


• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

In this position...

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing the Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan network, including WAN, LAN, WLAN and Cloud. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that network services are built using robust, secure, and scalable best practices.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Design and Deployment:

• Plan, analyze, and design network solutions.


• Deploy and configure various models of Palo Alto Networks campus grade hardware firewalls.


• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.


• Proficient with network firewall and Network Segmentation frameworks.


• Experience designing and deploying NOC solutions.

Network Management:

• Maintain and optimize the campus and Data Center network Infrastructure.


• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure efficient resource utilization.


• Experience managing ISP vendors in support of site backbone

Operations:

• Highly Proficient with layer 3 routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.


• In-Depth understanding of TCP/IP, and layer 4-7 protocols.


• In-Depth understanding of DDI (DNS, DHCP, IP management).


• Monitor network performance, metrics, and KPI's.


• Escalation point of contact for teams within IT and Operations.


• Work with 3rd parties to design and implement business initiatives.

Documentation And Collaboration:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and network engineers.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast- paced environment.


• Strong understanding of networking & security concepts, as well compliance.


• Ability to participate in on-call escalation processes.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field


• 5+ years of relevant corporate network administration experience


• 5+ years of experience with Cisco Catalyst Center


• 3+ years Cisco Identity Services Engine

Palo Alto Network Skills:

• 3+ years of experience with Prisma Access


• 3+ years of experience with Panorama management

Even better, you may have...

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field


• 3+years in Manufacturing experience


• Professional Certifications such as Palo Alto Network, CCNP or CCNE

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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 a range of salary grades 5-8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.