Zebra Technologies Looking for Network Engineer, Principal at Lincolnshire, Illinois Full Time

Remote Work: Hybrid

Overview: At Zebra, we extend the edge of possibility by shaping the future of work on the front line—reinventing how businesses run and moving society forward.
We are a community of changemakers, innovators and doers who come together to deliver a performance edge to the front line of business. We develop new technologies and create new solutions with partners to help organizations act with greater visibility, connectivity, and intelligence—delivering better experiences for workers and those they serve.
Being a part of Zebra means being seen, heard, valued, and respected as you define your path to a fulfilling career. Here, you’ll have opportunities to learn and lead at a leading company, and you can channel your skills towards causes that you and the Zebra community care about, locally, and globally.
Together, we’ve only begun to define the edge of what’s possible—for our people, our customers, and the world.

The Network Engineer, Prinicipal is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s network infrastructure. They collaborate with other IT departments to ensure the network is scalable, secure, and resilient. This includes implementing new technologies and upgrading existing systems to improve performance and availability. This position also serves as a technical resource for the organization, providing guidance and support to junior network engineers and assisting with the troubleshooting of complex network issues.

Candidates must possess a strong understanding of networking technologies, including routing, switching, security, and cloud networking. This position plays a critical role in the success of Zebra by ensuring reliable, secure and efficient network operations.

This role can be performed remotely in US and is open to having the candidate based out of Mississagua, Ontaria, Canada 

Responsibilities:

• Plans, conducts research, and designs network and network security architecture for IT systems.
• Develops, reviews, and approves installation requirements for LANs, WANs, VPNs, firewalls, routers, and related network devices.
• Serves as subject matter expert and provides consulting support to business stakeholders
• Designs and implements Network infrastructure in support of Disaster and Cyber recovery exercises.
• Produces and maintains documentation to support Network/Security Architecture Long Range Plans
• Provides Level 4 support and/or responds to, investigates, Network Security and Network Operation incidents and provides thorough post-event analyses.
• Provides Level 4 review and validation of network security changes
• Independently manage projects.
• Develops project timelines for ongoing system upgrades with a focus  on continuous improvement of system network security posture.
• Develops project timelines for merger and acquisition environments. Analyzing pre-built environments and establishing checkpoints to standardization
• Develops knowledge transfer material including knowledge base articles and standard operating procedures to aid in shift left opportunities.
• Reviews system network security measures and implements necessary enhancements following change control review process.
• Drives regular tests and monitoring of network security and performance.
• Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging network and network security infrastructures, operation practices and standards, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Develops network security solutions including financial analysis of technical alternatives to meet business requirements.
• Performs technology evaluations including analysis and proof of concept testing.
• Investigates changes in network environment and examine use of burgeoning architectures for the business.
• Maintains Cloud standards for GCP, AWS, Azure, and OCI

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, IT, or a related field with 12+ year of experince. 

Licenses/certifications/Special Qualifications: 

• IT security or risk assessment certifications are preferred. (CISSP, CCNP, CCSE, CCIE)
• Cisco ASA and AnyConnect VPN
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Cisco DMVPN Phase 3
• Tufin firewall risk management or other firewall rule risk analysis tool
• Palo Alto Firewalls, advanced threat detection policy building, identity aware security
• Zero Trust or SASE technologies
• Network firewall and software defined micro-segmentation
• Load Balancers (F5, Kemp, cloud native)
• Cisco Routers and Switches (Nexus and catalyst) collapsed core
• Cisco ACI application and network centric design and implementations
• Cisco wireless infrastructure
• Zscaler (ZIA and ZPA)
• Solarwinds
• Python, GIT, Ansible
• SDWAN
• Infoblox IPAM or other IP management tool
• PingID SSO
• Advanced monitoring of NetFlow and user experience metrics

Key Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong working knowledge of IT network infrastructure, network security, cloud networks, cloud security, and network/computer operating software
• Advanced understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and security
• Advanced understanding of 802.1x and NAC solutions.
• Advanced understanding of WAN technologies including MPLS and DMPVN phase III mesh networks.
• Working knowledge and experience of routing metric manipulation for WAN protocols
• Underlay and Overlayed networks and connectivity
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience implementing networks, cloud networks, and network security solutions
• Demonstrates excellent documentation skills and development of high/low level designs
• Demonstrates mastery of the concepts and theory of network security, but possess adept knowledge of data networking, including expertise in switching, routing , directory services, and TCP/IP fundamentals.
• Thorough understanding of intra and inter cloud secure routing utilizing native cloud technologies and Palo Alto firewalls
• Demonstrates knowledge of encryption protocols, as well as means for compromising systems based on known vulnerabilities.
• Provides direction and leads by example for junior members of technical community.
• Experience with PingID SSO integrations for network and security services
• Working knowledge of scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with VoIP technologies as part of the overall network architecture
• Demonstrates a strong customer centric approach, empathy for global cultural differences, and excellent communications skills.
• Integrates technical expertise with communication, leadership, and business skills in a team environment.
• Guides other teams on integration of new technologies or existing technologies into the environment in a standardized manner.

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at (url removed).  The EEO is the Law poster is available here: (url removed). The EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here: (url removed).

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary: USD (phone number removed) – USD (phone number removed) Yearly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.