“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
- 18,000 trained professionals
- 350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
SUMMARY
The Data Centers Network Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of our large enterprise network. As a member of a Data Centers' Networking Team, you will be asked to design and integrate computer networks which enable data transfer and communications between different computer systems, online networks and databases. To do this work you should be able to configure, support and troubleshoot the Expeditors global and local networks. These network connections are the bedrock of Expeditors branch and Data Center infrastructure and global operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be a collaborative member of a highly motivated and agile team
- Develop and maintain self-service technology and monitoring systems
- Apply technical skills in the design, development, integration, and testing of networking components
- Installing and configuring network hardware, such as routers, switches, and firewalls
- Work with the Cyber Security Team to develop, implement and maintain industry standard security practices
- Conducting regular network maintenance, including updating software and hardware
This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
- Downtown Seattle
- Federal Way
- Lynnwood
- Bellevue (Factoria)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 plus years working in a 200+ branch environment
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols and technologies such as iBGP, OSPF, MPLS, and DMVPN
- Experience in Enterprise level WAN administration
- Experience designing and administering network environments
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Typical TCP/IP layer 1 – 4, DHCP, DNS etc.
- A relevant bachelor's degree and/or comparable work experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience with network shaping and monitoring
- Experience with cloud networking
- Experience with Infoblox, LiveNX, and other management tools
- Experience with Windows and UNIX operating systems
- Experience with wireless networking (Cisco, Juniper)
- Experience with SD-WAN configurations
- Experience working trouble tickets and handling high priority escalations
- Scripting in at least one language such as Python, Perl, PowerShell, ruby, bash
- Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Experience with firewalls, proxies, load balancers a plus
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.
Additional InformationExpected base salary: $100,000 to $140,000
Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full-time employees including:
- Paid vacation
- Holidays (10)
- Flexible Days (2)
- Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
- Commuter Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
- Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Expeditors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Expeditors and has not been reviewed or approved by Expeditors.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is supported through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that is positioned as a standout perk, including references to a purchase discount and contribution limits. Stock-plan availability is treated as a meaningful wealth-building component of the overall rewards mix.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, with additional protections like life and disability insurance. Benefit materials also point to common add-ons such as HSA options, EAP support, and broad baseline coverage in job postings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching that is repeatedly cited as a defined component of the package. Auto-enrollment/auto-increase features are also referenced as mechanisms that support participation and savings behavior.
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What We Do
Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 (374) company, we employ over 16,500 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 320 locations across six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services. We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers' supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors' comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility. To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore. At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."
