About the TeamWilliams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) is a Fortune 500 multi-channel specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. As part of the Technology Solutions organization, the Enterprise Networking team is accountable for the connectivity and firewall infrastructure that supports all our corporate sites, distribution centers, stores and our outstanding customer service delivery.
About The Role
Provides senior level support for data networks with a specific focus on large multinational store SD-WAN footprint. Role also contributes to support and design of WSI data centers, corporatefacilities, distribution centers, call centers, and eCommerce environments. Candidates will be part of a team that develops, implements, supports, and designs network solutions for IT projects.You’re excited about this opportunity because you will...Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team that supports network infrastructureLeverage automation to improve efficiency in processes and workflowsSupport tier 3-4 networking escalations that come to youSupport scalable network designs, solutions, and policy standards working with other team members and neighboring engineering groupsProvide insightful data to guide decision making and offer proactive solutions.Routinely monitors all systems within their domainMentors, cross trains co-workers within area of expertiseSelf-directing and provides direction for othersParticipates and documents systems requirements and authors solution designsParticipates in establishing strategies and standardsCreates and manages system capacity plansLeads, or participates, in installation and configuration activitiesDevelops and maintains procedures and system documentationPerforms systems resource optimization activitiesContributes and enforces best practicesInspires teamwork and guides the teamLeads or participates in implementation of resources management and monitoring methods, tools and thresholdWorks on many phases of a project or entire projects of moderate complexityParticipates in systems management, and Security Compliance activitiesAnticipates risks and provides contingency solutions and timelinesMeasurably improves processes and best practices to achieve goalsAssists in career development plans for engineersAchieves team consent and buy-inOther duties as assignedWhy you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibeA technologically and data-driven businessCompetitive salaries and comprehensive health benefitsWe’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generationWe’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experienceWe get to be creative dailyA smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideasWe believe in autonomy and reward taking initiativeWe have fun!We’re excited about you because you have...Knowledge of one or more the business area needs and domain systemsExpert knowledge in their domain and intermediate knowledge of one or more related domainsSubject Matter Expertise in multiple areas/systemsBasic coding and scripting skills needed for your domainBachelor's or Master’s degree in relevant field of work or equivalent work experience8+ years of related experienceTechnical Competencies Required
You have a BS or MS in Business, Computer Sciences, Engineering, or related field (an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered)You have 5+ years of Core Networking ExperienceYou Have a CCNP Or Equivalent Experience (CCIE preferred)
You are an expert in diagnosing and solving complex problems and providing detailed technical analysisYou have superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence othersDeep understanding of numerous networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, DNS, DHCP, proxy functions, security protocols (IPSec, SSL, etc.), Cisco ACI software-defined networking, real-time protocols for voice (SIP, H.323, MGCP), in addition to WAN communications protocols including MPLS, DWDM, OC carrier, BRI/PRI, and QoS strategies and understanding the benefits of micro-segmentationHardware: Expertise in Versa SD-WAN, Cisco ASRs, Catalysts, Nexus 9/7/5/2k, F5 Load Balancers, Palo Alto Firewalls. Bonus for expertise in Cisco Viptela, InfobloxExtensive understanding and competency with SNMP-based monitoring tools, Netflow, and other network-related monitoring and data-gathering toolsBasic scripting skills in Python, Perl, iRules, TCL, Chef/Puppet or Go a plusPhysical Requirements
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timeAbility to type on a keyboard and operate a PCAbility to communicate in fluent EnglishAbility to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basisAbility to work in office and perform in corporate environmentAbout Us
Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.Williams-Sonoma India sourcing office was established in 2013. We are based in Gurugram, India. We are sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing and recorded double digit year-on-year growth. We have a dynamic team of over 100 members handling versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh. We are looking to onboard talented people and create successful professional journey.
