Network Engineer W2 Hybrid - FORD

The Global Wide Area Network (WAN) planning team is responsible for the design and deployment planning of nextgeneration largescale WAN implementations within the Ford global network. The team implements innovative global enterprise scale network products and technologies from several vendors and also works with transport providers to select bestinclass transport offerings. While modernizing the global network the team also supports the existing WAN environment. In addition to technical acumen this position requires good written and verbal communication skills ability to learn quickly and adapt to change.
Skills Required:
The WAN Intranet Planning Team addresses the hardware and routing needs of the global network which requires proficiency with the following: Routing protocols: BGP & OSPF. Technologies: WAN connectivity (longhaul Ethernet) legacy routing & switching SDWAN cloud platforms colocation offerings data center networking IPSec. Cisco mid to upper range router product line. Cisco IOSXE & IOSXR. The Planner will have responsibilities to plan and work with other teams to implement WAN solutions across the entire Ford global network interfacing with other SMEs internal customers other IT teams and management. Fluency with TCP/IP IPv4 addressing/subnetting and troubleshooting. Ability to plan timebudget and selfpace to meet challenging timelines. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Visio). Ability to occasionally work on weekends due to global network change windows being on weekends.
Skills Preferred:
Bachelors degree in a technical or IT discipline. Experience with SASE offerings by Palo Alto & other vendors. Knowledge of IPv6. Familiarity with SDLAN / ACI LAN technologies WiFi. Familiarity with Extranet technologies & commonly used vendors/equipment. Cisco CCNA/CCDA or Cisco CCNP/CCDP preferred or other related technical certifications. MPLS DWDM Cisco NCS. Experience with Python scripting / DevOps.
Experience Required:
At least 5 years of handson large enterprise networking experience.
Experience Preferred:
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Education Required:
high school diploma interested in technical knowledge & proficiency than a college degree.
Education Preferred:
Bachelors degree in a technical or IT discipline. Networking certification.
Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements:
Additional Information :
hybrid work arrangement (2 days onsite 3 days WFH)