Sr. Network Engineer - MX

We’re Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers – from banks to theme parks ¬– can focus on achieving the incredible with data.

If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you’ve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate – and wow their customers. Right now, we’re laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We’re looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team – and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

The team

At the heart of our enterprise lies a dynamic Global IT organization that drives innovation, resilience, and connectivity across continents. We’re not just technologists — we’re architects of transformation, enabling seamless operations for thousands of employees and millions of customers worldwide.
Within Global IT, the Global Network Services team designs and maintains a secure, scalable, and high-performance global infrastructure. We collaborate across business units to deliver mission-critical solutions with agility, precision, and a relentless focus on excellence.

The role

Reporting to the Technical Manager of Global Network Services, the Senior Network Engineer will play a key role in supporting and evolving our global network infrastructure. Responsibilities include:
Responding to proactive and reactive incident tickets related to Global Network Operations, ensuring resolution within defined SLAs
Executing planned maintenance activities, including code upgrades for switches, routers, and firewalls
Implementing infrastructure changes to remediate vulnerabilities in Cisco switches, SD-WAN routers, and Palo Alto firewalls
Processing firewall access requests in compliance with organizational security policies
Collaborating with lead network engineers to design and implement network solutions for branch offices and data centers
Leading network implementation activities for new branch setups, migrations, and decommissions
Participating in End-of-Life hardware refresh initiatives

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a seasoned network engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for solving complex challenges. The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum 6 years of experience in network engineering, with hands-on expertise in LAN, WAN, firewalls, and Cisco ISE
Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSA, or PCNSE
Proven experience designing and deploying Cisco ISE infrastructure
Deep understanding of network protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPSEC, HSRP, VDC, 802.11, 802.1x, and SNMP
Strong grasp of networking concepts and protocols across all layers: TCP/IP, BGP, HTTP, SSL, etc.
Advanced experience with identity-based network authentication mechanisms (Cisco ISE, 802.1x); ForeScout experience is a plus
Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network optimization/acceleration technologies
Hands-on experience with network simulation, automation, and scripting tools
Proficiency in network monitoring tools such as HP OpenView, SolarWinds Orion, Panorama, Cisco Prime, and Wireshark (or similar packet capture tools)