Senior Network Engineer

at  Sandoz

SENIOR NETWORK/CONNECTIVITY ENGINEER

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!
The Senior Network/Connectivity Engineer for a Sandoz Infrastructure Services Connectivity Engineering team will be responsible for supporting execution, continuous improvement, service delivery and operations of a specific function /platform. Supporting developing and maintaining a technology roadmap according to the respective Service Strategies of a specific function/platform. As well as, perform the operational health deployment and lifecycle of the technology and/or platform solutions OR Design and deploy technology solutions and/or act as L4 support during major and critical incidents.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Plan, build and implement network & security infrastructure for Connectivity Network Services following business requirements and service line strategies.
• Establish standardized network & security designs with performance attributes for monitoring, analysis, and reporting and for cost effective service creation and delivery.
• Create and maintain documentation specific to the application, system, or technology environment (e.g., knowledge DB, functional specifications, design & build documentation etc.)
• Assist with managing the operational health, security, lifecycle, and reliability (availability, capacity & performance) across all Connectivity service lines.
• Establish network performance monitoring and reporting.
• Act as L4 point of escalation for peer engineering and operations teams and lead P1 incidents / problems for the area of responsibility assigned.
• Ensure compliance with IT Governance controls, standards and practices are followed and implemented.
• Provide recommendations to Connectivity and peering service domains to increase effectiveness of technology solutions aimed at improving the overall availability of IT services and infrastructure components (continuous service improvement).
• Address the needs and challenges of the evolving network and security requirements by applying technology and service solutions.
• Stay current with system information, changes, and updates

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in Computer Science or comparable education
• Fluent English written and spoken presentation & communication skills
• Significant IT experience in system development & management.
• Experience in designing, planning, documenting, and implementing Networks using current technology across geographies and business areas.
• Hands-on technical role, requiring the ability to multitask, prioritize, and accomplish multiple concurrent projects as well as interface with other departments and management.
• Track record in delivering multinational projects on time, quality, and budget Experience in negotiating agreements with corporate suppliers in close co-operation with the sourcing function.
• Superior troubleshooting skills
• CCIE, CCNP or other comparable certification or experience, CCDA, CCDP desired

PREFERRED EXPERTISE:

• Primarily seeking candidates with extensive knowledge and experience in Wireless technologies. This is a major contributor to the role, though not exclusively required.

Please refer the Job description for details