Lead Network Engineer

Description

Position at Panasonic Corporation of North America

Panasonic Lead Network Engineer

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we've been committed to improving peoples' lives and making the world a better place-one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey.

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What You'll Get To Do:

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead a team of Network operations professionals, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Set clear goals and expectations for the team and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Network Operations

• Manage the day-to-day operations of Network domain, ensuring uptime, reliability, and security.
• Oversee hardware procurement, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Implement and optimize Network infrastructure, including power and cooling systems.
• Manage 24/7 operations of Network Services.
• Expertise managing manufacturing IT/OT network environments.

Performance Optimization and KPI's

• Develop , monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs). Continuously evaluate and optimize Network ops performance to meet business objectives.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with Network OEMs, ensuring SLAs are met and issues are resolved promptly.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements to optimize value for the organization.

Budgeting and Cost Management

• Develop and manage budgets for network operations, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Track expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report on financial performance with right chargebacks to the regional BU's.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in Network operations.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Stakeholder Communication

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, and executive leadership, to align network operations with business goals.
• Communicate regularly on operational performance, challenges, and strategic initiatives.

Capacity Planning

• Forecast future capacity requirements for network infrastructure based on business growth and demand projections.
• Develop strategies for scaling infrastructure resources proactively to meet evolving needs while minimizing costs.

Automation and Orchestration

• Drive automation initiatives to streamline routine tasks, improve operational efficiency, and reduce manual intervention.
• Implement orchestration tools and frameworks to automate provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure resources.

Training and Development

• Develop training programs and resources to enhance the skills and knowledge of network operations staff.
• Encourage continuous learning and certification opportunities to keep the team abreast of new technologies and best practices.

Risk Management

• Identify and assess risks related to network operations, including security vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and technology dependencies.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential threats and minimize impact on business operations.

Performance Metrics and Reporting

• Define key performance indicators and metrics to measure the performance and effectiveness of network operations.
• Generate regular reports and dashboards to provide visibility into operational performance, trends, and areas for improvement.

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay informed about regulatory changes and updates relevant to datacenter and cloud operations, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and industry regulations.
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to address any compliance requirements and maintain a robust governance framework.

What You'll Bring:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Electronics, or a related field and ten years of progressive experience in the specialty field of Network operations and management.
• Demonstrated leadership, client management and project management skills along with a strong business development track record
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team and experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience in managing Geo diverse support teams and partners.
• Ability to develop a culture of service excellence.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Passionate about technology and the operations discipline; self-driven and knows how to get things done.
• Strong technical expertise in Network domain including but not limited to LAN/WAN/WLAN/Security

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF)
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds, PRTG)
• Knowledge of network security practices and tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS.)
• Experience with cloud networking, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, is a plus.
• Experience on Cisco, Palo Alto, Zscaler , Infoblox , SolarWinds environments.
• Experience on routing and switching technologies

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Parental Care Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Educational Assistance
• Flexible Work Program
• Volunteer time Off
• Casual Dress Code
• Total Well Being Program

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.

WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:

Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social and environmental health.

The salary range of $105k - $115k is just one component of Panasonic's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!

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