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Senior Network Engineer
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing the Novanta global networks, including WAN, Cloud interconnects, and branch office networks. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that network services are built using robust, secure, and scalable best practices.
Business Overview
Novanta’s Corporate and Shared Services teams play an important role in executing the company’s strategic mission and operations. Included in Corporate and Shared Services are the business functions including Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Development and Corporate Marketing. The Corporate and Shared Services teams work closely with all Novanta business units to support operating initiatives contributing to the organization’s financial success.
Primary Responsibilities:
Design and Deployment:
Plan, analyze, and design enterprise-scale network solutions.
Deploy and configure various enterprise grade hardware firewalls.
Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
Proficient with network firewall and Network Segmentation frameworks.
Experience designing and deploying NAC solutions.
Network Management:
Maintain and optimize existing Branch and Cloud network Infrastructure.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
Experience with designing, building and managing Cloud Interconnects and VPN solutions for Hybrid cloud workloads.
Experience managing ISP vendors in support of global backbone.
Documentation and Collaboration:
Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and network engineers.
Familiar with JIRA and Confluence for planning and implementation.
Skills and Experience:
Highly Proficient with layer 3 routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
In-Depth understanding of TCP/IP, and layer 4-7 protocols.
In-Depth understanding of DDI (DNS, DHCP, IP management).
Monitor network performance, metrics, and KPI’s.
Act as escalation point for teams within IT and Operations.
Work with 3rd parties to design and implement business initiatives.
Knowledge and experience with Atlassian JIRA for agile deployment methodologies.
JIRA for ticketing & change management
Strong troubleshooting ability and comfortable working independently when required.
Certifications:
Professional Certifications such as CCNP or CCNA.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Cisco Skills:
Cisco Security Products
Cisco Meraki switching & AP’s
Cisco Secure access
Palto Network Skills
Panorama management
PAN Next-Gen Firewalls
Alto Network Skills
Highly Proficient with layer 3 routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, and PERL).
Strong understanding of networking & security concepts, as well compliance.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and certification.
Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
If you are passionate about cloud infrastructure, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to contribute to cutting-edge solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role!
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
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