Senior Network Engineer

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our global enterprise network infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead complex projects that ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a passion for optimizing network performance.

**nVent does not provide work authorization sponsorship** .

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Network Design & Architecture

• Plan, design, and implement scalable LAN, WAN, and cloud-based network solutions.

• Develop and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and standards.

Operations & Maintenance

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability.

• Perform upgrades, patches, and configuration changes across routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.

• Participate in an on-call rotation for escalations.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and enforce network security policies, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Project Leadership

• Lead network-related projects, migrations, and integrations.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across IT teams.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendors.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to align network solutions with organizational goals.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Ideally 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.

Expertise in:

• Routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.)

• Firewalls and security appliances (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA)

• Wireless technologies and VPN solutions

• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• SD-WAN technologies and application aware routing

• Strong knowledge of protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP).

• Experience designing networks for a multi-national organization.

• Familiarity with global regulatory requirements.

• Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, etc.).

• Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency
 
nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
 
Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.