Network Engineer

Network Engineer

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Here’s the Gist:
IT is looking for an energetic professional to join the IT Network Services team part of IT Global Operations Infrastructure. This role will ensure operational performance and service levels are met or exceeded across IT network infrastructure. An ability to think ahead of the curve and understanding of how to manage and prioritize risk (probability vs impact) is critical to the success of Wolfspeed IT Infrastructure and key for this engineer. 

Wolfspeed Network Engineer - Defines, reviews and implements network components and solution improvements. Propose and implement system enhancements (software and hardware updates) that will improve the performance and reliability of the enterprise network. Makes recommendations for upgrades of data networks. Coordinates network system planning, upgrading, monitoring, testing and servicing. Coordinates network and carrier maintenance and inventory records.

The Day-to-Day

• Implementation effective network infrastructure and security policies, practices, and standards that ensure effective and consistent network operations.
• Perform Network operations and monitoring, implement defined proactive solutions that reduce time to repair (TTR) (L3)
• Responsible for monitoring network devices, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Controllers, along IP Services, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, IP Management, Server Load Balancing, network elements, etc. (L3)
• Responsible for performance, capacity planning and monitoring of key network service delivery channels, to include network, voice, wireless, internet, extranet, circuit, etc.
• Collaborates with the organization's Teams to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on Network development, life cycle, improvements, design, processes, new technology systems and security.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related field experience.
• 7+ years of Network experience with a minimum of (5) years at an engineering level.
• Expertise in driving a culture of automation and innovation to optimize operations with a focus on how to improve operational performance, resource utilization, productivity, and reliability along with scalability. 

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

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The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.