Senior Network Engineer

Introduction
The senior network engineer will perform as Edge technical SME for the Global region. The ideal candidate will have a deep hands-on experience with key network technologies (SD-WAN SD-LAN Fabric Network Automation) with a successful track record of hands-on implementation of significant program across regions and driving network delivery and continuous improvement of the IBM network. A strong focus on customer satisfaction and the ability to understand and address user problems are essential ensuring that solutions enhance the overall user experience. A team player mindset with the ability to operate with a “One Team” approach is critical to success in this role.

Your Role and Responsibilities
• Continuous interaction with Edge regional leader project managers and Vendors to drive critical items to completion in Wide Area Network and Edge/Campus infrastructure.
• Device Deployment and Configuration Network upgrades roll out of new products and continuous improvements.
• Willingness to research learn and use new technologies while staying focused on deliverables.
• Work with IBM internal Teams and vendors on reported issues and problems that require higher technical level of engagement.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to understand user problems and deliver solutions that enhance End user experience and application performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and optimize existing infrastructure.
• Ability to support a global network footprint with availability to address critical issues outside of standard business hours when necessary.

Monthly salary starting from 3.50000 EUR gross depending on relevant experience and skill set

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
• Proven Engineering experience in Transformation/Transition of Enterprise networks.
• Deep technical knowledge of current network technologies hardware protocols and standards
• Exposure to preparation design and adjustments of Site environment deployment (rack power cooling etc.)
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate capability managing simultaneous programs crisis situations and successfully meeting business
objectives.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
• Certifications from vendors such as Cisco Juniper F5; experience with NAC.
• Experience with open hardware network platforms is a plus.
• Experience in scripting languages software defined network automation SDN controllers for network automation
tasks.
• Experience in making standardized template driven configurations.
• Occasional on-call coverage during Weekends to support internal Teams in case of high severity incidents.
• Flexible working hours based on Business Demand (Global Team Meetings Change Implementation outside of
business hours)
• We strive to keep learning and improving and we work to share the knowledge we have learned throughout IBM.