Senior Network Engineer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries - Hawthorne, NY

Full-time - Senior

Hawthorne, NY

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr Network Engineer position at Taro involves working within the US Network Group to manage and enhance network connectivity and security. This role requires collaboration with various business units and IT functions to deploy effective network solutions while ensuring maximum uptime and stability. The engineer will also coordinate with external vendors and global teams on network and security initiatives, making it essential to have a strong understanding of various networking technologies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess, recommend, and deploy appropriate solutions for network connectivity and access control.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues.
• Coordinate with external vendors for managed services to ensure maximum uptime and stability.
• Work with global teams on network and security initiatives.
• Manage and maintain router/switch configurations.
• Implement and troubleshoot firewall technologies including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and CheckPoint.
• Configure and troubleshoot Site to Site VPNs.
• Utilize network monitoring and management tools for effective oversight.
• Document network configurations and changes using tools like Visio and Excel.

Requirements

• 4 year degree in Computer Science or Network/Security related studies.
• 10+ years of networking experience with a focus on office/manufacturing sites.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WLAN/SDWAN technologies.
• Understanding of Layer 2/3 network theories and protocols.
• Experience with routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
• Knowledge of VoIP technologies, particularly Cisco Unity Call Manager.
• Familiarity with wireless technologies, specifically Cisco WLC.
• Experience with network security technologies including NAC and Radius.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• CCNA/CCNP/CompTIA Net+ certifications are preferred but not necessary.