Sr. Network Engineer
Chelmsford, MA

Job Description

At Brooks, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job TitleSr. Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Brooks is seeking a Senior Networking Engineer to manage, monitor, maintain, document, install / configure its enterprise LAN/WAN/VPN. This position will play a key role in corporate initiatives to modernize infrastructure across Brooks. Works on multifaceted problems that always require new and creative thinking.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

* Providing production support, architecture, life-cycle management, configuration and maintenance of switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks and network appliances and systems in a global enterprise environment.
* Completing documentation and cross-training
* Working with other teams to resolve issues and deliver solutions
* Responding to network-related incidents, service requests and project tasks
* Responsible for planning, ordering, and implementation of LAN/WAN/Wireless equipment
* Utilizes knowledge to monitor, and troubleshoot to resolve requests, problems and outages in a timely and effective manner with assistance from vendors and in-house resources; guides and mentors other members of IT organization
* Providing solid understanding of secure network architecture
* Working with Cisco & Meraki products and installing, configuring and maintaining routers/switches
* Working with Palo Alto and Juniper products and installing, configuring and maintaining firewalls
* Working with AWS Direct Connect, VPN, VPC, Route53, Security Groups
* Building, upgrading and configuring new and existing system components
* Providing technical documentation for solutions (Diagrams, Test Plans, Requirements)
* Work with outside vendors to planning and installations of data/voice communication networks
* Travel to remote sites (20%)

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or certifications
* Minimum 6-8+ years of relevant in-depth technical knowledge in areas related to platform specific systems and/or network operations
* Experience in LAN/WAN, VLAN, EIGRP, OSPF, VPN's, MPLS, NAT, QOS and SSL
* Experience in supporting an enterprise infrastructure
* Experience with configuring and supporting enterprise grade network equipment (routers, switches, wireless, firewalls)
* Experienced troubleshooting skills
* Ability to work effectively with personnel on all levels

Preferred Skills & Experience:

* Technical Certifications (ex. CCNP, CCDA, PCNSA, PCNSE)
* Experience with Network Performance Monitoring Tools
* Experience in Project Management
* Experience and Technical Expertise with:
* Cisco Networking Equipment (CatOS, IOS)
* Meraki Networking Equipment (Switches, Wireless, Firewalls)
* Firewalls (Palo Alto, Juniper)
* VPN (Pulse Secure, Palo Alto Global Protect, OpenVPN)
* Connectivity / Configuration of Networking in AWS
* DNS / DHCP


* 6-8+ years' experience in network design, deployment, configuration and troubleshooting
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to adapt in growing & dynamic environments

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at HR.Recruiting@brooks.com for assistance.

Brooks Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.