Director, Network Engineering

3 weeks ago

Milpitas, United States Western Digital Full time

**Company Description**
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

This is a Hybrid work environment with 3 days in office.

We are seeking a visionary and experienced IT Director of Network Engineering to oversee and guide our Global Enterprise Network Engineering team.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Enterprise Network Engineering team ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Lead a team of network engineers and technicians, providing technical and leadership support.
- Design, implement, and manage a highly secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise network infrastructure, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Oversee network performance, capacity planning, and proactive troubleshooting to ensure optimal network uptime and user experience.
- Develop and maintain network security policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive data and systems.
- Manage network service level agreements (SLAs) with internal and external vendors.
- Oversee network budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of funds.
- Stay current with emerging network technologies and trends, recommending and implementing solutions that enhance network efficiency and security.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the network services team.
- Collaborate with other IT departments and business units to understand and address their network needs.
- Manage and participate in network-related projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion.

**Areas requiring a high-level of proficiency**:

- ** TCP/IP**: SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network), API (Application Programming Interface), Protocols (UDP, ICMP)
- ** IP Addressing**: IPv4, IPv6, CIDR Notation, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
- ** Subnet Mask**: Subnetting, VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Mask), Classless Routing
- ** Routing**: Static Routing, Dynamic Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
- ** Routers**: SD-WAN Edge, Core, Intelligent Routing
- ** Switches**: Layer 2, Layer 3, Managed Switches, Multicast, VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks)
- ** Firewalls**: Stateful Firewalls, NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall), Zero-Trust Security
- ** DNS**: DNS Records (A, MX, CNAME), DNS Resolution, DNS Servers, DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions), Anycast DNS
- ** VPN**: IPsec, SSL/TLS, Site-to-Site VPN, Remote Access VPN
- ** Wi-Fi**: Standards (802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6), Access Points, Mesh Networks
- ** Ethernet**: Standards (10Gbps Ethernet), Cabling (Cat5e, Cat6)
- ** IPAM (IP Address Management)**: IP Address pools, Automated provisioning, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS-DHCP Integration
- ** NAC (Network Access Control)**: Device authentication, Posture checks, 802.1X Authentication, Endpoint Compliance
- ** SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)**: Cloud-delivered security, CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker), Cloud Firewall
- ** Network Security**: Zero Trust Security, Data Encryption, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Micro-segmentation, Threat Detection & Response

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree a plus).
- 7+ years of experience in network administration and design, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in managing and leading a team of network engineers and technicians.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.), network security concepts, and network troubleshooting methodologies.
- Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, etc.) and network management

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