IT Senior Network Deployment Engineer

Job Description:

• Install, configure, and test network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls and other network devices. Install, configure, and test network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls and other network devices. 
• Diagnose and resolve complex network problems, often involving performance issues, connectivity disruptions, or security vulnerabilities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, as well as providing training to other team members. 
• Monitor network performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to improve efficiency and reliability. Work closely with other IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless network deployments and ongoing network. 
• Lead UNFI network architecture and design efforts to meet the platform and product team requirements while aligning to UNFI Infrastructure and security standards. 
• Research new network solutions, execute POC’s and feasibility studies to validate next-gen product concepts and technologies leveraging results to guide business and technology decisions. 
• Lead complex network architecture requirements analysis to convert platform, security, and business requirements into technical solutions. 
• Apply knowledge base technical expertise in decision making and in the resolution of problems which are highly complex and technical in nature. 
• Act as a technical subject matter expert in the resolution of outages or high priority incidents. 
• Define, create and update UNFI network & security standards and ensure that the network is deployed to these standards. 
• Automate the deployment, configuration and maintenance of network configuration and virtual platforms. Develop infrastructure as code to meet the needs of our platforms and products. 
• Serve as Network SME for the team and help grow others knowledge in that space. Create and maintain functional / technical design specifications and solutions to satisfy project requirements. Create simple, repetitive deployment processes that increase both velocity and quality.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science or closely related field plus at least 3 years of experience in job offered or any developer/engineer/networks related job titles. 
• Will accept a single degree or any combination of degrees, diplomas, or professional credentials determined by a qualified credential service to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field. 
• Applicants must possess at least 3 years of experience in the following: 

(1) internet routing protocols and concepts including IPv4 and/or IPv6 protocols; (2) Cisco network operating systems, Cisco IOS and NXOS; (3) recommending, designing, implementing, and maintaining Cisco network and Cisco security solutions; (4) designing and deploying network security technologies; (5) core network services including DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP; (6) designing and implementing encryption protocols including DMVPN, IPSec, TLS; and (7) architecting and designing for Security Constraints, Resiliency, FaultTolerance, and Scalability in context of hybrid network architectures.

- 100% telework required. 0-10% domestic travel required

- Compensation for role: $161,703/year

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.