Lead, Network Engineer

Coherent - Warrendale, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Warrendale, PA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, support, and security of high-performance communication technologies and services across both Wide Area Networks (WAN) and Local Area Networks (LAN) within the company. This role involves oversight and coordination of network activities in the Asia Pacific Region and participation in a global team to provide support and implementation across various regions. The engineer will also develop, manage, and improve network technologies and services, ensuring standards for network infrastructure components are established and enforced to maintain security, reliability, and compatibility across Coherent Corp. locations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, support, and secure high-performance communication technologies and services across WAN and LAN.
• Oversee and coordinate network activities within the Asia Pacific Region.
• Participate in a global team providing support and implementation across regions.
• Develop, implement, manage, and improve network technologies and services.
• Establish, promote, and enforce standards for network infrastructure components.
• Proactively plan for local and wide area growth and business needs.
• Provide leadership, support, direction, and mentorship to IT staff in regional offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related area, or equivalent work experience.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in network and telephony planning, design, and management for a global company.
• Cisco route & switch CCNP certifications are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Voice and/or security certifications are preferred.
• Experience with Cisco and Arista technologies, Check Point firewalls, Palo Alto, and F5 equipment is preferred.
• Strong vendor management experience is desired.