**Network & Systems Engineer Lead** Date: Dec 27, 2024 Location: Vikhroli, West Mumbai, MH, IN Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients. **Req Id :** 106001 **Job Title :** Network & Systems Engineer Lead **Business Unit sector :** CPL-BECIO-CIO **Department:** 4959 BVCPL CIO **Work Location :** INMUMBAI2 **Opportunity Type** **:** Staff **Relocation eligible :** No **Full time/Part time :** Full-Time **Contract Hire Only for this Project** **:** No **Visa Sponsorship Available:** [[custVisaSponsorship]] **Recruiter:** Indranee Bindu **Job Summary** The APAC/EMEA Region Network & Systems Engineer Lead is responsible for Network infrastructure lifecycle management planning, design, oversight, and optimization. This individual collaborates extensively with APAC/EMEA region-based business and IT professionals, as well as with US-based Infrastructure, Applications, and Information Security teams, and with third-party vendors and contractors. They focus heavily on the strategic and architectural design of on-premises and cloud networking solutions. They help support a robust network environment by supporting office moves, troubleshooting, and design/configuration. This individual also uses their expertise in SDWAN, Routing Architectures, and knowledge of Data Center connectivity to oversee both large and small installations, utilizing a variety of both on-premises and cloud platforms. This candidate is a recognized communicator, subject matter expert, thought leader, champion for technology adoption and compliance, and a passionate empathizer for client needs. **Key Responsibilities** • “Face of BV Infrastructure” to the regional time-zones in APAC & EMEA, acting as a “local” point of contact for issues, questions and support escalation needs. • Maintains contact and builds relationships with the operating businesses, IT management, IT vendors and technical architects to ensure availability, security, and satisfaction. • Assists in identifying new and improved approaches, technologies, tools, templates, and business use cases. • Supports deployment and configuration of a complex Network Infrastructure environment • Assesses on-prem data centers, office locations, and clouds for network capacity, connectivity, performance, and resiliency. • Reviews/Approves/Represents Change Tickets in the Network Infrastructure Area for the APAC/EMEA regions • Leads APAC/EMEA regions Break-Fix situations with multiple team members including managed service provider partners • Candidate will adjust work schedule to accommodate some meetings with US Central time zone 1-2 days/week and will provide APAC region time zone coverage • Maintains broad-based technical and solutions knowledge in key Networking optimization and solution areas including: a. SDWAN b. SDA c. Network Segmentation d. PAN firewall management e. VPN concentration f. Hybrid Cloud Environment (On-Premise, Azure, AWS, OCI) g. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) h. DDI (DHCP, DNS, IP Address Management) Management Responsibilities • Experience leading 3rd party delivery teams in geographically diverse locations \#LI-SB1 **Management Responsibilities** Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction. **Preferred Qualifications** • Technical Skills o Hybrid Routing Architectures (On-Prem & Cloud) including Routing Tables and protocols such as (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, OMP) o Monitoring Tools such as SolarWinds Orion, Cisco DNA Center, Azure ARC, Azure Monitor o Cisco SDWAN Expertise o Zero Trust Experience o Wireless Design Experience for Wi-Fi 6E using predictive site tools o Load Balancer Design Experience o Network Authentication utilizing Cisco ISE o Firewall Management utilizing Panorama, Azure WAFs and Azure Firewalls o Scripting/Coding and automation using such tools as PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc. o Complex understanding of a DDI environment • Business Skills o Experience in leading the delivery of assessments, development of business cases, and solution architecture. o Experience with multi-phased, complex migration programs that address technology, people / organization, and process change. o Strong written skills – able to create concise and structured recommendations for total solutions as well as simplifying systems architectures. o Dynamic and engaging presentation style that commands respect, inspires confidence, earns trust, and makes the complex easy to understand. o Strong business engagement and customer relationship management. o Demonstrated proficiency with technical architecture, practical adaptation and implementation, functional deployment, and business ROI focused areas of enterprise infrastructure solutions. o Financial fluency which includes working with ROI, cost analysis, and financial statements. o Strong command of English Minimum Qualifications BS and/or MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience 5+ years’ experience (unless otherwise noted) in the following areas: • Networking – Cloud & On-Premise • Creation and understanding firewall policy • ITIL environment of formal Change processes, Systems Development Lifecycle processes and of production of requirements documentation and evidence (ServiceNow experience a plus) • 2+ years of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) • Extensive understanding of routing architecture • SD networking concepts • Strong oral and written communication skills All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, incompliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Certifications • AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions • Cisco CCNP Enterprise • Palo Alto PCNSE **Minimum Qualifications** Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Network Manager. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. **Certifications** **Work Environment/Physical Demands** Typical office environment. **Competencies** **Salary Plan** ITS: Information Technology Service **Job Grade** 006 Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. 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