Principal Network Engineer

Basic Function

The Global Business Services (GBS) Network Management team oversees and supports Wolters Kluwer's Enterprise Network, spanning multiple public/private clouds, data centers, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Wolter Kluwer is on an exciting journey to move to a public cloud-based WAN using Infrastructure as Code, and it is looking for a Principal Network Engineer (Cloud) to be a part of the team. The Principal Network Engineer (Cloud) will be responsible for the management, maintenance, support, and development of the networking in Cloud, which will span over 150 global locations and is integral to the company's success. This is a hands-on role and presents an exciting opportunity for anyone with advanced expertise in cloud networking, and network technologies in general.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage & maintain global cloud network for high performance, uptime, and availability.

• Maintain Infrastructure as Code. Codify and implement planned network changes through code deployments.

• Upgrade infrastructure via code changes as required to improve performance and to address Tech Debt.

• Manage & tune observability for early, proactive identification and remediation of potential issues.

• Monitor cloud network capacity and performance and address issues proactively.

• Manage and respond to network incidents, escalating problems to appropriate team members or vendors as required. Troubleshoot and address cloud networking issues.

• Lead a team of cloud network engineers to deliver projects with high quality and in a timely manner.

• Assist in audit & compliance activities by providing required evidence and input.

• Lead periodic disaster recovery testing of the cloud network.

• Work collaboratively with other teams, departments, or vendors to ensure the network supports the organization's needs.

• Demonstrate flexibility in your approach, remain level-headed under pressure, and communicate effectively at different levels and across regions.

QUALIFICATIONS

You need to have.

• 10 years' experience in networking engineering.

• Recent, expert level experience in managing public cloud network.

• High degree of expertise in Cloud networking - Virtual Networks, NSGs, Transit Gateways, DNS, Traffic Manager, Route 53, Express Routes, Cloud WANs etc.

• Hands-on expertise and experience with Terraform (or similar).

• Hands on experience in CI/CD & Azure DevOps.

• Experience in working with monitoring, complex troubleshooting & debugging, supporting public cloud networks.

• Experience in cloud network security technologies.

• The ability to work effectively and take initiative in a fast-paced, innovative environment demonstrating high energy, a sense of urgency, and decisiveness.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a professional demeanor when handling complex network issues.

• Demonstrated experience with applying analytical skills to problem solve issues autonomously and collaboratively with external and internal partners.

• Excellent communication, ability to engage with leaders and executives to discuss issues, present alternatives, status etc.

• Ability to lead other team members to achieve common goals.

We'd love to see.

• Practical experience with network protocols, IP Addressing, DDI (Schemas, VLANS, DNS, DHCP, IPAM), SolarWinds, PRTG

• Experience with ZScaler content filtering and ZPA, SDWAN

• Experience with wireless technologies

• Experience with Automation

• Experience with Ansible

• Experience with Network Policy & Network Access control tools such Cisco ISE

• Experience supporting enterprise networking (ISE, WLAN, WCF, Wireless)

• Experience with Azure WAN, AWS CloudWAN

• Experience in Operation Support and developing a team for SLA, KPI assessments

• Experience with Zero Trust Architectur e or Zscaler

• Experience with Network Observability tooling

• Experience with TerraForm experience when testing

Education & Certifications

• BS /MS or equivalent work experience

• Architecture and networking specialty certifications in Azure and/or AWS.

• CCIE or related certification (Preferred).

• Advanced networking certifications

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They're not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and requirements.

#LI-Remote"

Ability to travel 10 to 15% of the time.

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package that begins your first day of employment. Additional Information: Wolters Kluwer offers great benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave . Full details of our benefits are available - ~~~

Diversity Matters

Wolters Kluwer strives for an inclusive company culture in which we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent to achieve our strategy. As a global company, having a diverse workforce is of the utmost importance. We've been recognized by employees as a European Diversity Leader in the Financial Times, as one of Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2022, 2021 and 2020 and as one of Forbes America's Best Employers for Women in 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018. In 2020, we placed third in the Female Board Index, and were recognized by the European Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index. Wolters Kluwer and all of our subsidiaries, divisions and customer/departments is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.