Specialist , Infrastructure Engineering

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick days and PTO

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, is seeking a seasoned Global Network Engineer to design and evolve the company\'s Global WAN strategy, research next‑generation network solutions, and deliver Tier‑3 support across worldwide operations.

You will lead discussions with stakeholders, apply CCNP‑level expertise, and work with cloud and security domains while driving automation and performance improvements in a high‑pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with Global Network Infrastructure and Design.
• Expert knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Advanced knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (Velocloud).
• Advance knowledge in TCP/IP protocol stacks.
• Good understanding of Network Security and Cloud (AWS, Azure, DMZ, SASE, etc.).
• Familiar with automation, monitoring and reporting tools such as LogicMonitor, Ansible, Glueware, NetBrain.
• CCNP level certifications/knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work in high pressure dynamic environment and independently prioritize work.
• Ability to continually acquire new skills.
• Ability to accomplish objectives while working collectively with the Global team, IT divisional teams, country IT departments and business teams.
• Demonstrates both tactical as well as strategic thinking and creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and evolve our Company’s Global WAN strategy.
• Research, architect, and introduce Next Generation Network Solutions based on industry trends.
• Provide Tier-3 expert support of our Company’s Global Network.
• The individual must have the technical and leadership skills to engineer and deliver these services worldwide.
• Lead global discussions with stakeholders over requirements and demand.

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Global teamwork

Leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Self-motivation

Strategic thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

LogicMonitor

Ansible

Glueware

NetBrain

Job description

Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.

Primary Job Responsibilities Include

• Design, develop and evolve our Company’s Global WAN strategy.
• Research, architect, and introduce Next Generation Network Solutions based on industry trends.
• Provide Tier-3 expert support of our Company’s Global Network.
• The individual must have the technical and leadership skills to engineer and deliver these services worldwide.
• Lead global discussions with stakeholders over requirements and demand.

Required Experience And Skills

• High School Diploma
• 4 years of experience with Global Network Infrastructure and Design.
• Expert knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Advanced knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (Velocloud).
• Advance knowledge in TCP/IP protocol stacks.
• Good understanding of Network Security and Cloud (AWS, Azure, DMZ, SASE, etc.).
• Familiar with automation, monitoring and reporting tools such as or similar to (example LogicMonitor, Ansible, Glueware, NetBrain).
• CCNP level certifications/knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work in high pressure dynamic environment and independently prioritize work.
• Ability to continually acquire new skills.
• Ability to accomplish objectives while working collectively with the Global team, IT divisional teams, country IT departments and business teams.
• Demonstrates both tactical as well as strategic thinking and creative problem solving.

Desired Experience And Skills

• Deep knowledge of Network Automation solutions.
• Deep Knowledge of VPN methods such as DMVPN, IPSEC, GRE and SSL.
• Advanced knowledge of performance based routing.
• Good knowledge of Switching, Wireless, Load Balancing, Data Center Technologies.
• Exposure to NFV technology.

Required Skills

• Automation
• Availability Management
• Capacity Management
• Change Controls
• Configuration Management (CM)
• Data Center Technology
• Design Applications
• Global Networks
• Infrastructure Engineering
• IT Service Management (ITSM)
• Network Automation
• Network Infrastructures
• Project Engineering
• Software Configurations
• Software Development
• Solution Architecture
• System Administration
• WAN Optimization

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Requirements

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds.

The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date

09/12/2026

• A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R411125