Network Engineer

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Responsibilities

Design & Implementation:

• Support design, configuration, and deployment of global network solutions across datacenters, offices, and cloud platforms (Azure).

• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN devices, and wireless networks across Cisco, Palo Alto, and Meraki platforms.

• Contribute to Parexel’s SD-WAN and network segmentation strategies, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and performance.

• Participate in office buildouts and relocations, ensuring end-to-end network readiness and alignment with global standards.
   

Operations & Troubleshooting:

• Maintain uptime and performance across Parexel’s global WAN, LAN, and VPN environments.

• Provide escalation support for complex incidents, coordinating with Network Operations and regional site support teams.

• Monitor infrastructure using tools such as SolarWinds, Panorama, and Meraki Dashboard to proactively identify and remediate issues.

• Review and validate network changes through established CAB and change management processes.
   

Security & Compliance:

• Work with the CISO organization to enforce network security posture across all segments, including firewall policies, VPN configurations, and zero-trust principles.

• Support continuous improvement of network access control, segmentation, and monitoring in partnership with Security Operations.

• Ensure network configurations align with compliance and audit requirements (e.g., GxP, ISO 27001).
   

Collaboration & Projects:

• Partner with Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security towers to enable seamless integration between datacenter, cloud, and application environments.

• Support projects tied to datacenter footprint reduction, cloud repatriation, and disaster recovery connectivity.

• Provide technical input during vendor assessments, RFPs, and cost-optimization initiatives.

• Participate in on-call rotation and global escalation coverage as required.
   

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise networks in a global environment.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing/switching, Palo Alto firewalls, and Meraki wireless infrastructure.

• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols.

• Experience supporting SD-WAN (preferably AT&T) and VPN platforms.

• Familiarity with DNS, DHCP, NAT, ACLs, QoS, and IP addressing standards.