Sr. Engineer - Global Networking

The Opportunity
Avantor is looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking, and experienced Sr. Engineer - Global Networking, who will be responsible for delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.This role will be a full-time position based out of IND- Coimbatore. If you are passionate about solving complex challenges and driving innovation lets talk!

Helps design, document, build, deploy and support complex compute solutions in support of enterprise application development and production teams.

Identifies and recommends configuration improvements, process improvements, automation opportunities, and upcoming technologies.

Provides next level of support, training and mentors for administration team members.

Configures disaster recovery software for local and global DR scenarios.

Collaborates with other teams to resolve technical problems.

Works with manager to resolve client issues.

Helps configure and migrate clients to public cloud services.

Plans, schedules and installs system upgrades and patches.

Adheres to and complies with company change management processes.

Supports manager in streamlining processes for enterprise level service delivery.

Integration of new technologies to improve service offerings and better support the business.

Performs other duties as assigned

Experience with unified computing solutions (Cisco UCS) is a plus

Experience supporting VMWare clusters, experience creating VMWare clusters is a plus

Experience configuring and troubleshooting backup solutions, TSM is a plus

Experience with storage platforms, including SAN and NAS

Experience with VDI/Citrix is a plus

Experience with agile development is a plus

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance)

Network MonitoringMonitor the Network health of Data Centers, high priority sites and remote Avantor sites.

Network operationsWork closely with multiple internal teams and end users in resolving any network issues reported globally.

Work with vendorWork with Internet Service providers and data center management teams in monitoring, resolving and following up on issues reported.

Handle EscalationTake care of escalations from the Level 1 teams.

Network StandardBe a lead in analyzing the current network setup and improve them to meet the standards.

Next-Gen NetworkUtilize the Network Expertise in improvising the Avantor`s Network Infrastructure to be next-gen.

Lead Technical SupportOptimize and make a positive employee support experience.

Partner with Security & ComplianceDrive core security and compliance projects to ensure we're protecting our information assets

Excel at communicationBe a clear & timely communicator to our associates & leadership, about the state and strategy of Core IT Services & Operations

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Minimum 3 years experience working with information technology, with emphasis on wide area data networks

Experience in large network environments (more than 1,000 employees & 50+ sites).

Experience dealing directly with major telecommunication carrier(s) and outsourcing service provider(s)

Familiarity with wide area data network environment is a plus. CCNA or other advanced network and infrastructure professional certifications preferred

KNOWLEDGE S AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

Skills:

Thorough understanding of technology as it relates to telecommunications & data communications, data centers, network architecture, security, and troubleshooting.

Must have worked on Monitoring and Supporting internal/external customer networks.

Must have excellent troubleshooting skill.

Good experience with Networking products of Cisco, F5, Palo Alto, Viptela, Meraki, and Aruba.

Very good understanding of service provider and telecommunications carrier business.

Good experience with Monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, and IP address Management.

Good communication skill required to work with internal/external customers of Avantor.

Additional qualitiesDesire to focus on and please the customer, ability to understand requests from the customers point of view

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

EEO Statement:
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