When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.
Parexel is looking for changemakers who are driven by curiosity, passion, and optimism. Come join us in keeping the Patient at the Heart of Everything We do.
Job Title:
Principal Network Engineer
Job Introduction:
At Parexel, we are a leading Clinical Research Organization company specializing in delivering life-changing medicines to patients. We are seeking a Principal Network Engineer to join our global network engineering and architecture team. As a Principal Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the strategic architecture, design, automation, engineering, product lifecycle and development of network systems and services.
Who we are looking for:
Passionate individuals with proven experience as a Principal Network Engineer or similar role. That are delivery-focused network solution architect that can understand, articulate and drive value from our network technology platforms. That possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills while demonstrating impeccable communication skills. As a member of our global network team the candidate will ensure that network and systems components align to and meet the expectations, standards, and objectives of our customers and the company.
What you’ll do:
- Act as Lead in Global and Regional network infrastructure projects
- Develop short and long-term strategic technology roadmaps, backed by pragmatic designs that support key business objectives
- Provide technical leadership, thought leadership, and project management for solution integration
- Contribute to the definition and development of worldwide operating procedures, strategies and standards for network and IT systems
- Design models for network monitoring and metrics to ensure optimal network performance and ongoing improvement
- Implement secure network solutions that maximize the sharing of applications, information, and resources across the enterprise
Additional details:
10+ years of experience in engineering roles for LAN, WAN and network security systems with specific experience in design and implementation of enterprise network protocols and technologies, including BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, QoS, WAN Optimization, automation and scripting, wireless network solutions, and VPN, among others. Detailed understanding of advanced network security topics, such as firewalls, data encryption techniques and standards, vulnerability identification and risk mitigation, VPN, remote access and authentication solutions, etc. Extensive experience and strong technical skills including the design, configuration, and tuning of firewalls, including Cisco ASA and FTD. Experience in design and engineering of highly available, secure and scalable Data Center network platforms and experience with Cisco Nexus family of switches (9k/7k/5k/2k) and ACI (overlay technologies such as NXS a plus) along with functional knowledge of voice and video technologies, and network design concepts that facilitate reliable, high-quality delivery of these services and knowledge of load balancing strategies and platforms, specifically F5 BigIP. Excellent verbal & written communication skills as well as presentation skills. Highly motivated, self-starting individual who can see the big picture. Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience required.
Why join us:
Opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of the industry.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your expertise.
Professional advancement and development opportunities.
Work life balance and flexible working hours.
Parexel US Benefits:
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Work/Life Balance
- 401(k) with Company match
- Pet Insurance
Full list of benefits available here: https://www.parexel.com/us-benefits
About Parexel International:
At Parexel we embrace flexibility and understand that in today’s fast-paced world, employees need to balance their careers with their personal lives. Come join us where learning is constant, you’re exposed to a world of experiences and open doors. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy, and we're committed to making a difference.
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EEO Disclaimer
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Top Skills
What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com.
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