Senior Network Engineering Coordinator

HTC Global; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Work-life balance

Career development

Rewards & recognition

Upskilling

Emerging tech exposure

Career mobility

Job summary

HTC Global Services in Louisville, KY seeks a Senior Network Engineering Coordinator to coordinate network readiness for manufacturing launches and ensure end-to-end validation of infrastructure.

The role blends network engineering, project management, and cross-functional collaboration, requiring strong communication, stakeholder management, and hands-on experience with Cisco environments and SD-Access. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical projects.
• Deep knowledge of Cisco LAN and wireless infrastructure.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches.
• Experience with Wi‑Fi 7, Catalyst Center, and ISE.
• Strong understanding of OSPF and BGP.
• Experience with SD-Access.
• Experience with Cisco routing, switching, and IOS‑XE.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP and PROFINET.
• Knowledge of fiber and copper cabling standards.
• Understanding of SRE principles.
• Experience with Palo Alto and Prisma Access.
• Knowledge of cellular networking.
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise wired and wireless networks.
• Experience validating Wi‑Fi and cellular deployments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate network readiness activities for manufacturing project launches.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across Network Engineering, Network Planning, Network Operations, Manufacturing IT, manufacturing teams, and external partners.
• Track project progress and ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Ensure network infrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, cellular systems, cabling, and connectivity, is installed and configured.
• Coordinate provisioning of network devices and systems.
• Validate end-to-end functionality of network infrastructure.
• Support system integration across wired and wireless network environments.
• Coordinate testing and validation activities before production launch.
• Serve as the primary liaison between technical and business stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings, provide status updates, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Identify project risks, gaps, and potential delays.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of network and system issues.
• Escalate critical issues when necessary.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure network integration and production readiness.
• Support pre-production testing, pilot builds, and production validation.
• Verify network performance under production conditions.
• Maintain project documentation and provide regular project status reports.
• Capture lessons learned for future implementations.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Cisco LAN

Catalyst 9000

Wi‑Fi 7

Catalyst Center

ISE

OSPF

BGP

SD-Access

Routing

Switching

IOS‑XE

Ethernet/IP

PROFINET

Fiber/Copper cabling

SRE

Palo Alto

Prisma Access

Cellular networking

Troubleshooting wired/wireless

Wi‑Fi validation

Cellular deployments

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location: Louisville (KY) | Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week | Job Level: T3 | Work Preference: Hybrid | Job Code: 245343

Job Description:

Job Title

Senior Network Engineering Coordinator

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineering Coordinator to support large-scale manufacturing network deployments and new production launches. This role serves as the primary point of coordination for network readiness activities, ensuring network infrastructure, connectivity, and system integrations are delivered, tested, and validated according to project timelines. The position combines network engineering, technical coordination, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate network readiness activities for manufacturing project launches.


• Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.


• Coordinate activities across Network Engineering, Network Planning, Network Operations, Manufacturing IT, manufacturing teams, and external partners.


• Track project progress and ensure deadlines are achieved.


• Ensure network infrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, cellular systems, cabling, and connectivity, is installed and configured.


• Coordinate provisioning of network devices and systems.


• Validate end-to-end functionality of network infrastructure.


• Support system integration across wired and wireless network environments.


• Coordinate testing and validation activities before production launch.


• Serve as the primary liaison between technical and business stakeholders.


• Lead project meetings, provide status updates, and manage stakeholder expectations.


• Identify project risks, gaps, and potential delays.


• Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of network and system issues.


• Escalate critical issues when necessary.


• Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure network integration and production readiness.


• Support pre-production testing, pilot builds, and production validation.


• Verify network performance under production conditions.


• Maintain project documentation and provide regular project status reports.


• Capture lessons learned for future implementations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.


• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.


• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical projects.


• In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN and wireless infrastructure.


• Experience with Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches.


• Experience with Wi-Fi 7, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).


• Strong understanding of networking and IP protocols, including OSPF and BGP.


• Experience with Cisco Software Defined Networking (SD-Access).


• Experience with Cisco routing, switching, and IOS‑XE.


• Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet protocols, including Ethernet/IP and PROFINET.


• Knowledge of fiber and copper network cabling standards.


• Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.


• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Prisma Access.


• Knowledge of commercial and private cellular networking.


• Experience troubleshooting enterprise wired and wireless networks.


• Experience validating and troubleshooting Wi‑Fi and cellular deployments.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.


• Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills.


• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long‑term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

At HTC Global Services, our culture is an embodiment of who we are – a value-led organizationcommitted to success of our people and customers.

• Hybrid and Workplace flexibility


• Work-Life-Balance


• Well-defined career development plan


• Rewards & Recognition program


• L&D focuses on upskilling


• Hands-on experience on Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation


• Career Mobility programs