Senior Network Engineer
Zeeland, MI - USA
Job Summary
The Senior Network Engineer is a highly visible highimpact role responsible for shaping the direction reliability and future of ODLs global IT Infrastructure. This role owns network strategy architecture projects operations and support worldwide serving as the technical authority for ODLs network infrastructure across manufacturing facilities in the United States Mexico Canada the United Kingdom and China. The Senior Network Engineer drives global network standards manages vendors and budgets collaborates closely with IT OT and business partners and mentors network administrators operating as a trusted and valued leader within the IT Infrastructure team.
Who We Are:
Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Betterfor our customers our communities and our people.
With 14 global locations and thousands of employees ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work across all countries of operation. We invest in our people celebrate growth and foster a culture where accountability innovation and excellence thrive.
The Impact Youll Drive:
Own and execute the global network strategy ensuring alignment with business objectives cybersecurity requirements and manufacturing operations across the United States Mexico Canada the UK and China.
Serve as the global owner of network architecture including LAN WAN SD-WAN wireless firewall cloud connectivity and OT/IT segmentation.
Lead 24/7 global network operations ensuring high availability performance resilience and rapid incident resolution across all manufacturing and corporate sites.
Define track and continuously improve network KPIs SLAs and operational metrics; proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Own the network security posture in partnership with cybersecurity including segmentation firewalling zero-trust initiatives and secure connectivity.
Act as the final technical authority for network design decisions escalations and complex problem resolution.
Develop and maintain multi-year network roadmaps standards and lifecycle plans across all regions and technologies.
Lead vendor and ISP strategy including evaluations contracts budget management and technology selection.
Drive automation standardization and documentation to improve reliability scalability and operational efficiency.
Coach network administrators and elevate organizational capability through knowledge sharing best practices and technical leadership.
What Sets You Up for Success
Education
Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
8 years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering including senior-level ownership responsibilities.
Proven experience supporting global 24/7 manufacturing environments with high availability and uptime requirements.
Demonstrated success owning network strategy architecture and roadmaps.
Strong background in incident management root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts including routing switching wireless SD-WAN firewalls and hybrid cloud connectivity
Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles OT network requirements and 24/7 manufacturing environments
Experience with our current platform technologies is preferred (Cisco Meraki Juniper Ubiquiti Microsoft Azure)
Experience with network automation monitoring and observability practices
Experience leading network projects such as facility buildouts technology migrations or M&A integrations
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence: setting technical direction driving standards and coaching others
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders including plant leadership and executive management
Self-motivated learner with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and platforms
Relevant certifications such as CCNP Enterprise Meraki Solutions Specialist CCIE AZ-700 or AZ-500 are preferred
What youll get:
Health Dental and Vision insurance
Prescription Plan
401(k) with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Plan
Paid Vacation and 10 Holidays
Health Club Reimbursement
Bonus program
Wellness program
Ready to Make an Impact
If youre a relationship-driven sales professional who knows how to turn distributor partnerships into real dealer demandand thrives on building influence at every level of the channelwed love to meet you.
Apply today and help drive market growth strengthen partnerships and expand ODLs presence across your territory.
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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