Senior Network Engineer, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their innovative team at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. This role provides a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the electrification movement, designing and managing a state-of-the-art network infrastructure. You will work collaboratively to implement cutting-edge technology, ensuring security and scalability while fostering a culture of trust and diversity. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will shape the future of the automotive industry and make a significant impact on the way the world moves.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate network administration experience required.
• Proficient with network firewall and segmentation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan network.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure robust and secure network services.

Skills

Network Administration

Data-Driven Solutions

Security Policies

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco Identity Services Engine

Cisco Catalyst Center

Cisco Cyber Vision

Prisma Access

Panorama Management

Job description

Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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.

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...

• 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

Responsibilities

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.

• 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 NAC 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 as compliance.
• Ability to participate in on-call escalation processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant corporate network administration experience required.
• 3+ years Cisco Identity Services Engine.
• 3+ years of experience with Cisco Catalyst Center.
• 3+ years of experience with Cisco Cyber Vision.
• 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 Networks, CCNP or CCNE.

If you believe you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't check every box or your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
• Tuition assistance
• Established employee resource groups
• Paid time off for community service
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and options to purchase additional vacation time

For more information on salary and benefits, visit: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. For accommodations, contact 1-888-336-0660.