Lamb Weston is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to help lead the implementation, optimization and support of our IT and OT network infrastructure. You will be part of a global team managing a multi-vendor environment, ensuring seamless connectivity and security across all our network platforms and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Switching & Routing: SME in IT and OT LAN/WAN switching infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance with primarily Cisco and Allen-Bradley devices. Collaborate with controls engineers and OT teams to support PLC, SCADA, and HMI connectivity
- Wireless Infrastructure: SME in Cisco and Aruba wireless technologies and their enterprise ecosystems, including ISE and ClearPass
- Network Security: SME in Cisco and Fortinet firewalls including policy management, NAT, IPS/IDS, SSL inspection, VPN (IPSec/SSL), etc.
- Monitoring & Support: Technical expert in understanding monitoring protocols like SNMP and NetFlow to provide in-depth troubleshooting and fast issue resolution
- SDWAN: In-depth understanding of SDWAN architecture and ongoing operations, including policy management, traffic steering, and WAN optimization
- Cloud: Implementation experience with Aviatrix and deep understanding of cloud networking in AWS and Azure
- Automation: In-depth Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
- Documentation: Design and maintain network infrastructure documentation including high and low level design, runbooks and diagrams
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience of global, enterprise-level LAN/WAN network engineering
- Active certifications in Cisco, Aruba and Fortinet products and technologies
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent experience
- Deep expertise in Cisco switching, including advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and Layer 2/3 design
- Proven SME-level experience with Cisco ISE — 802.1X, CoA, profiling, guest portals, and posture
- Strong hands-on experience with Aruba and Cisco wireless (APs, mobility controllers, controller management software)
- Solid working knowledge of Cisco Firepower/FTD, experience with Cisco ASA a plus
- Solid working knowledge of FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
- Experience designing and operating SD-WAN solutions (Fortinet SD-WAN, Cisco Viptela/Meraki, or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley Stratix OT switches and industrial Ethernet networking in manufacturing, utilities, or critical infrastructure environments and OT/ICS security frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, Purdue Model) and IT/OT network segmentation strategies
- Proficiency with network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, traceroute, packet captures, etc.)
- Dutch is required for this role
We offer you a challenging job in a dynamic and growing organization in the food industry. We challenge you to grow in the same way as our company, where development is key. We thrive in a culture defined by our values: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results and Empowerment. As we say at Lamb Weston EMEA, when we see a potato, we see opportunities. What opportunities do you see?
Skills Required
- SME in IT and OT LAN/WAN switching infrastructure with Cisco and Allen-Bradley devices
- Support PLC, SCADA, and HMI connectivity and collaborate with controls/OT teams
- SME in Cisco and Aruba wireless technologies including ISE and ClearPass
- SME in network security with Cisco and Fortinet firewalls (policy, NAT, IPS/IDS, SSL inspection, VPN)
- Proficiency with monitoring and troubleshooting protocols and tools (SNMP, NetFlow, Wireshark, traceroute, packet captures)
- In-depth understanding and operational experience with SD-WAN architecture and policy/traffic management
- Implementation experience with Aviatrix and cloud networking in AWS and Azure
- Network automation and scripting experience (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
- Create and maintain network documentation, HLD/LLD, runbooks and diagrams
- Dutch language proficiency
- 8+ years of global enterprise LAN/WAN network engineering experience
- Active certifications in Cisco, Aruba and Fortinet technologies
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field or equivalent experience
- Deep expertise in Cisco switching and advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
- SME-level experience with Cisco ISE features (802.1X, CoA, profiling, guest portals, posture)
- Hands-on experience with Aruba and Cisco wireless APs and controllers
- Working knowledge of Cisco Firepower/FTD and ASA
- Working knowledge of FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
- Experience designing and operating SD-WAN solutions (Fortinet SD-WAN, Cisco Viptela/Meraki)
- Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley Stratix OT switches and industrial Ethernet networking
- Familiarity with OT/ICS security frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82) and Purdue segmentation
What We Do
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the frozen potato industry, specializing in the production, distribution, and marketing of high-quality frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer, and vegetable products. Serving restaurants and retailers worldwide, the company offers innovative solutions under its own brands, such as Grown in Idaho and Alexia, and various private labels, delivering premium quality products to customers in over 100 countries.
