Senior Network Engineer

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Network Architect to lead design and architecture efforts within a remote work environment. The role requires significant experience in Cisco technologies, security solutions, and a focus on creating scalable network architectures. Join this innovative team to work on next-generation technologies and provide crucial infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in internet routing protocols and Cisco systems.
• Experience in network security and deploying encryption protocols.
• Strong background in designing scalable hybrid network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead network architecture and design efforts to meet platform requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies for next-gen product concepts.
• Develop infrastructure as code for platforms and products.

Skills

Internet routing protocols

Cisco network operating systems

Network security solutions

Core network services

Encryption protocols

Security Constraints

Scalability in hybrid networks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description:

• Lead UNFI network architecture and design efforts to meet the platform and product team requirements while aligning to UNFI Infrastructure and security standards.
• Research new network solutions, execute POC’s and feasibility studies to validate next-gen product concepts and technologies leveraging results to guide business and technology decisions.
• Lead complex network architecture requirements analysis to convert platform, security, and business requirements into technical solutions.
• Apply knowledge base technical expertise in decision making and in the resolution of problems which are highly complex and technical in nature.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert in the resolution of outages or high priority incidents.
• Define, create and update UNFI network & security standards and ensure that the network is deployed to these standards.
• Automate the deployment, configuration and maintenance of network configuration and virtual platforms.
• Develop infrastructure as code to meet the needs of our platforms and products.
• Serve as Network SME for the team and help grow others knowledge in that space.
• Create and maintain functional / technical design specifications and solutions to satisfy project requirements.
• Create simple, repetitive deployment processes that increase both velocity and quality.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or closely related field plus at least 6 years of experience in job offered or any developer/engineer/networks related job titles.
• Applicants must possess at least 6 years of experience in the following:
• (1) internet routing protocols and concepts including IPv4 and/or IPv6 protocols;
• (2) Cisco network operating systems, Cisco IOS and NXOS;
• (3) recommending, designing, implementing, and maintaining Cisco network and Cisco security solutions;
• (4) designing and deploying network security technologies
• (5) core network services including DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP;
• (6) designing and implementing encryption protocols including DMVPN, IPSec, TLS;
• (7) architecting and designing for Security Constraints, Resiliency, Fault, Tolerance, and Scalability in context of hybrid network architectures.
• Will accept a single degree or any combination of degrees or diplomas as determined by a qualified credential service to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or closely related field.

100% telework required.

0-10% domestic travel required.

Compensation for role: $162,282/year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.