Lead Network Engineer

ABBOTT BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AT CHERRYWOOD  Abbott Information Technology (IT) is responsible for delivering Information technology solutions and services to over 130+ countries globally. The hub will be a strategic location for technology talent, delivering regional programs and supporting global operations for critical services.  This position will serve as the technical lead for projects involving complex planning for all Abbott manufacturing sites including detailed design creation, proposals, analysis, project preparation/implementation/and support.  Responsible for timely interaction with customers of the platform, peer technologists, and senior management. This position is the point of contact with regional infrastructure team on behalf of corporate infrastructure team across network, unified communication, server hosting and storage, physical infrastructure, mobility, cloud service and global service desk. Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Telecommunication, or other related field – or combination of experience / education.
• 10+ years of Networking experience.

10+ years network experience with multinational enterprises of 5000+ users. 10+ years designing enterprise scale routing and switching environments, MPLS / VPN, WLAN, intrusion prevention, cloud security, firewalls, monitoring tools, network topologies, load balancing, and WAN acceleration / QoS. Experience in healthcare related industries is a plus, ideally man ufacturing Experience with server hosting, storage, cloud computing, unified communication preferred. Experience with people managing experience preferred. Formal ITIL training and experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in routing, switching, wireless access, firewall controls, load balancing, security infrastructure, and Zscaler. Preferred

• Preferred: MS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Telecommunications. Active Certifications: CISSP, CCNP, CCSE, CCIE.

Experience with the following products / environments preferred:

• Cisco Routers and Switches
• Check Point Firewalls
• Firewalls
• WLAN, LAN
• API Based Automation
• Splunk
• Service Now
• Netbrain
• Logic Monitor
• Ansible
• Zscaler
• Cisco/ Viptel SDWAN or other SDWAN technologies

Responsibilities

• Design large scale enterprise LAN, WLAN including switches, firewalls, and other network related hardware.
• Define requirements in support of budget plans and make recommendations for ways to improve performance, reduce costs, and meet business requirements.
• Defines the architecture and hardware requirements for project proposals.
• Design, execute, support day to day service requests.
• Lead large scale manufacturing network refresh projects as well as divisional expansion projects.
• Evaluates and identifies opportunities for network performance and functionality improvement within the enterprise network.
• Participates in the development efforts to bring automation into the network environment.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Successfully negotiates technical design and deployment strategy with key stakeholder and consumers of the service.
• Serve as the platform technical subject matter expert and provide consulting support to the business and end-user organizations.
• Produces and maintains timely, accurate engineering documentation.
• Partners with Abbott’s Cybersecurity organization in conducting security and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with corporate security policies and adherence to best practices.
• Integrates technical expertise with communication, leadership, and business skills in a team environment. 

The base pay for this position is N/A

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABBOTT BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AT CHERRYWOOD  Abbott Information Technology (IT) is responsible for delivering Information technology solutions and services to over 130+ countries globally. The hub will be a strategic location for technology talent, delivering regional programs and supporting global operations for critical services.  This position will serve as the technical lead for projects involving complex planning for all Abbott manufacturing sites including detailed design creation, proposals, analysis, project preparation/implementation/and support.  Responsible for timely interaction with customers of the platform, peer technologists, and senior management. This position is the point of contact with regional infrastructure team on behalf of corporate infrastructure team across network, unified communication, server hosting and storage, physical infrastructure, mobility, cloud service and global service desk. Minimum Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Telecommunication, or other related field – or combination of experience / education.
• 10+ years of Networking experience.
• 10+ years network experience with multinational enterprises of 5000+ users.
• 10+ years designing enterprise scale routing and switching environments, MPLS / VPN, WLAN, intrusion prevention, cloud security, firewalls, monitoring tools, network topologies, load balancing, and WAN acceleration / QoS.
• Experience in healthcare related industries is a plus, ideally man ufacturing
• Experience with server hosting, storage, cloud computing, unified communication preferred.
• Experience with people managing experience preferred.
• Formal ITIL training and experience preferred.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in routing, switching, wireless access, firewall controls, load balancing, security infrastructure, and Zscaler.

Preferred

• Preferred: MS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Telecommunications. Active Certifications: CISSP, CCNP, CCSE, CCIE.

Experience with the following products / environments preferred:

• Cisco Routers and Switches
• Check Point Firewalls
• Cisco Wireless
• Firewalls
• WLAN, LAN
• API Based Automation
• Splunk
• Service Now
• Netbrain
• Logic Monitor
• Ansible
• Zscaler
• Cisco ASA
• Cisco/ Viptel SDWAN or other SDWAN technologies

Responsibilities

• Design large scale enterprise LAN, WLAN including switches, firewalls, and other network related hardware.
• Define requirements in support of budget plans and make recommendations for ways to improve performance, reduce costs, and meet business requirements.
• Defines the architecture and hardware requirements for project proposals.
• Design, execute, support day to day service requests.
• Lead large scale manufacturing network refresh projects as well as divisional expansion projects.
• Evaluates and identifies opportunities for network performance and functionality improvement within the enterprise network.
• Participates in the development efforts to bring automation into the network environment.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Successfully negotiates technical design and deployment strategy with key stakeholder and consumers of the service.
• Serve as the platform technical subject matter expert and provide consulting support to the business and end-user organizations.
• Produces and maintains timely, accurate engineering documentation.
• Partners with Abbott’s Cybersecurity organization in conducting security and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with corporate security policies and adherence to best practices.
• Integrates technical expertise with communication, leadership, and business skills in a team environment. 

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

IT Services & Solutions Delivery

DIVISION:

GIS Global Information Services

LOCATION:

Ireland > Dublin : Block G, Cherrywood, Cherrywood Business Park

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Cw 37.5B (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

About Us

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott  welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr