Network Architect

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Network Architect will drive the lifecycle management and operational excellence of Rockwell's global network. In coordination with Rockwell's Operations and Engineering teams, the network architect will own the end-to-end lifecycle management of our enterprise network architecture. This includes future design and planning for operating systems, platforms, routing, deployment, optimization and continuous improvement

Your Responsibilities:

• You will drive the full lifecycle management of network architecture, including planning, design, deployment, operations and decommissioning.

• Develop and maintain a robust framework for ongoing network health assessments, upgrades, and retirement planning to align with business and technology needs.

• Provide inputs into the optimization of our lifecycle processes to ensure minimal downtime and future scale.

• Coordinate with automation teams to champion the approach for network infrastructure to leverage automation tools and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment of operating systems, hardware, and other technologies.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of network-as-code solutions to improve efficiency, consistency and reliability of the network and its various elements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business units to integrate network automation into broader IT, cloud and DevOps strategies.

• Lead proactive bug scrub processes to ensure identification, resolution and prevention of network issues while keeping the environment current with evolving software features.

• Establish procedures for continuous improvement based upon lessons learned from root cause analysis and performance monitoring.

• Assist in troubleshooting and remediation, as required, for complex network issues leveraging expertise to resolve challenges quickly, efficiently and effectively.

• Serve as subject matter expert and advocate for the best practices in network lifecycle management to influence stakeholders and mentor peers.

• Develop high-level and detailed network architecture designs and diagrams tailored to meet overall business objectives.

• Coordinate with Network Security to ensure architectural designs, and configurations, meet business, regulatory and security requirements.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related fields.

• 10+ years of experience in designing and managing enterprise network infrastructures with a focus on lifecycle management.

• Expertise in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), technologies (SD-WAN), and platforms (Cisco, Palo Alto, F5).

• Advanced certifications (CCIE-EI)

• Proficiency in network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible).

• Strong understanding of network DevOps methodology to include CI/CD integration.

• Demonstrated success in managing bug scrubs and implementing preventative solutions.

• Strong technical writing skills for planned and corrective process documentation and lifecycle activities.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Experience in hybrid cloud networking (Azure)

• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and changing business requirements

• Strong analytical skills; ability to distill information from disparate data sources and the capability to tell the story behind it, as well as recommendations for next steps

• Above all else, we are looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds

• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to question partners across functional areas

• Familiarity with ITIL processes and Agile project management.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.

• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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