Senior Network Engineer
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We help the world run better
At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
What youll do:
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer with extensive experience in designing implementing and maintaining robust and scalable network solutions in a 24X7 Global multi-platform cloud SaaS environment. The role requires expertise in various cutting-edge technologies and a demonstrated ability to align technical solutions with business objectives. The Senior Network Engineer will work closely with Product Management Product Engineering Global Operations and business owners to develop and implement strategic network architecture that supports SAPs goals and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
Network Architecture and Design:
Develop and communicate architectural vision and roadmaps for network solutions.
Design and implement sustainable cost-effective network architectures that support SAPs cloud SaaS environment.
Technical Expertise:
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto (Next Generation Firewalls Prisma Cloud Panorama) Cisco Nexus switches Cisco Routers F5 BigIP Istio Kubernetes and more.
Proficient in Google Cloud networking and associated services.
Experience with programming languages and tools such as Terraform Ansible and Python for example and experience with automation to improve efficiency.
Architectural Decision-Making:
Drive architectural decisions with a profound long-lasting impact on financial and technical outcomes.
Manage architectural trade-offs and technical debt proactively.
Guardrails and Governance:
Establish and communicate architecture guardrails to ensure compliance with security performance and scalability standards.
Ensure that IT solutions adhere to the established architecture guardrails.
Collaboration and Guidance:
Provide architectural guidance across the teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Collaborate with all products engineering and operations architects to optimize network solutions.
Guide and mentor across the network team to share knowledge and skillsets to raise the level of the team holistically.
Complex Problem Solving:
Resolve complex network issues independently and provide regular project status updates.
Enhance complex systems and processes to improve network performance and reliability.
Work with Support and external customers to resolve complex customer related problems in a timely and professional manner.
Accountability:
Responsible for the delivery and outcome of assigned projects or areas of responsibility.
Held accountable for high-quality network architecture deliverables and architectural decisions.
Must work with the global team to ensure work continues across three shifts daily with proper handoff of priorities and knowledge to support a 24X7 business.
Management of both remote-access and site-to-site VPN tunnels in a primarily Palo Alto Network environment.
Accountable for on call and maintenance window work in rotation with the rest of the team.
Complexity:
Contributes independently to resolve complex issues in the network architecture domain.
Works independently on cross-functional or cross-country projects setting priorities and having sole responsibility.
Experience:
Advanced technical skills with several years of increasing responsibility in network engineering.
Subject matter expertise in cloud networking and associated technologies.
Consulting experience is a plus.
Communication:
Builds and maintains partnerships with internal and external customers and partners.
Communicates clear and compelling processes policies and technical solutions to stakeholders.
Provides constructive feedback and regular project updates to cross-functional colleagues and managers.
What you bring:
Professional Skills
Strategic Thinking
Results Orientation
Project Management
Learning Agility
Effective Communication
Customer Focus
Creative Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Collaboration
Business Acumen
High Tech Industry and SAP General Skills:
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Cyber Security
Agile Methodology
Technology Innovation
Process Improvement
Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Network gear
Istio Kubernetes Terraform and other cloud technologies
Programming languages such as Ansible Python or similar
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g. Cisco Palo Alto Google Cloud) are a plus.
5 years experience designing deploying and maintaining large data center environments.
2 years in a SaaS production environment.
Experience with monitoring tools such as Solarwinds Dynatrace etc.
Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNOW Jira or similar.
Solid knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies.
Solid knowledge of TCP and UDP protocols.
Solid knowledge of BGP OSPF and EIGRP.
Solid knowledge of STP.
Meet your team:
Join our dynamic SPM Cloud Operations teama global force spanning three countries dedicated to supporting hundreds of customers in a true 24/7 environment. We ensure the uptime and availability of SAPs Sales Performance Management (SPM) solution suite a mission-critical platform for our clients.
Our team is a collaborative hub of experts in Network Engineering Database Administration Release Management Automation Architecture System Operations and Application Operations. We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged new ideas are welcomed and open dialogue is key to solving complex challenges.
If you thrive in a fast-paced supportive and forward-thinking environment and want to contribute to advancing technology and operational excellence wed love to have you on our team.
Join our innovative team and help drive the future of cloud SaaS networking at SAP. Apply today!
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAPs culture of inclusion focus on health and well-being and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
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Requisition ID: 433255 Work Area: Information Technology Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
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