Network Engineer - Senior Systems Engineer

About AutoZone:

AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 6,000 stores in US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories.

We also sell automotive diagnostic and repair software through ALLDATA, diagnostic and repair information through ALLDATAdiy.com, automotive accessories through AutoAnything.com and auto and light truck parts and accessories through AutoZone.com.

Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark. on July 4, 1979, the company has joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AZO) and earned a spot in the Fortune 500.

AutoZone has been committed to providing the best parts, prices, and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry. We have a rich culture and history of going the Extra Mile for our customers and our community. At AutoZone you’re not just doing a job; you’re playing a crucial role in creating a better experience for our customers, while creating opportunities to DRIVE YOUR CAREER almost anywhere! We are looking for talented people who are customer focused, enjoy helping others and have the DRIVE to excel in a fast-paced environment!

Position Summary

AutoZone is seeking a network engineer who possesses expert knowledge in network design, implementation, and operations, as well as the capability to work closely with multiple teams to deliver business-driven initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying and resolving issues, focused on process improvement, and passionate about mentoring others. Candidate will also assist in contributing to strategic direction and technical roadmap for network architecture.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the following

• Design networks to ensure scalability, reliability, security, and efficiency in accordance with industry best practices.
• Operational and lifecycle support of networks (LAN/WAN/cloud) in data centre and remote sites.
• Monitor network performance, conduct capacity planning, identify, and resolve network-related issues.
• Work closely with security, voice, e-commerce, and store development teams to support initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot application and network performance.
• Create and maintain documentation on architecture and process.
• Mentor, educate, and help drive development of network teams.
• Use automation to increase accuracy, repeatability, and velocity of operational processes.
• Manage multiple vendors to ensure delivery of products and services.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation.
• Adhere to ITIL framework for service management.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, CIS, MIS or related field required
• Cisco CCNP certification preferred
• 10 years of Cisco switching and routing experience on both IOS and Nexus platforms, in an enterprise environment
• 3 years of experience with Meraki and Cisco Aironet wireless technology
• 3 years’ experience with SD-WAN, terraform and Cloud networking
• 2 years of experience with IPAM, DHCP/DNS operation such as Bluecoat or Infoblox
• 2 years of experience with SolarWinds
• Experience with Cisco / Viptela SDWAN or other SDN / SDWAN
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to use packet captures and other tools to identify multi- domain issues.
• Experience with management and configuration of Application Delivery Controllers (F5, Citrix, A10, etc.)

Other Requirements

• Experience with cloud environments and on-ramps such as AWS, Azure, Google, as well as CDN services
• Experience with automation tools including Python and Ansible
• Familiarity with VMWare, Linux, Windows Server, network firewalls
• Familiarity with Cisco Voice technologies (CUCM, CUBE, Ribbon SBC, VCS - E/C)
• Familiarity with Cisco ACI SDN
• Devops and network security knowledge
• Proven experience assisting peers in developing higher level skillsets
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Our Values:

An AutoZoner always...

• PUTS CUSTOMERS FIRST
• CARES ABOUT PEOPLE
• STRIVES FOR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
• ENERGIZES OTHERS
• EMBRACES DIVERSITY
• HELPS TEAMS SUCCEED