Senior Automation Network Engineer

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Position Purpose

As a Senior Automation Network Engineer at CHEP, you will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and managing the network infrastructure that powers our cutting-edge automation systems. This role is vital to ensuring that our systems operate with optimal performance, security, and reliability, enabling CHEP to deliver on its promise of innovation and efficiency. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, and automation experts to build and maintain a network infrastructure that scales with our growing automation landscape.

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Lead the design with key strategic partners and suppliers for the development of schematics and specifications for network architecture supporting automation systems, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and seamless integration with CHEP’s automation technologies.
• Offer technical expertise in network and hardware-software interfacing, including configuration and integration of routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, and other networking equipment, specifically between CHEP’s automation systems within the Service Centres.
• Implement advanced techniques and tools to deliver efficient, scalable network solutions tailored to the needs of automation systems and future business capacity requirements.
• Collaborate closely with CHEP’s Networking teams and lead efforts in developing CHEP's automation future, focusing on networking and data transfer solutions that optimize performance within Service Centre operations.
• Design, develop, and maintain tools and services that aggregate and standardize data from multiple sources, enabling streamlined network management for the automation systems within the Service Centre.
• Support the development of comprehensive documentation, processes, and procedures related to network infrastructure and operations, with a focus on their integration into automation workflows related to the deployed systems within the Service Centres.
• Support the development and maintain automation scripts and tools for network provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting, ensuring alignment with CHEP’s automation goals while improving operational efficiency.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to automate and standardize network configurations and changes, enhancing automation systems’ reliability and scalability.
• Develop custom automated monitoring solutions to assess network health, proactively identify issues, and enhance performance in automation-driven environments.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure network compliance with industry security standards and organizational policies, addressing unique requirements of automation systems.
• Collaborate in the design, plan, and implementation of robust network solutions across LAN, WAN, and cloud environments that interface seamlessly with automation infrastructure.
• Support the development and maintenance of up-to-date network architecture documentation and diagrams, emphasizing automation systems’ integration for clarity and alignment across teams.

Measures

The Senior Automation Network Engineer plays a pivotal role in collaborating with the Global Future Automation Engineering Team and Networking teams to design and develop cutting-edge automated systems, driving the evolution of CHEP Service Centers and shaping our future.

Scope: Global

Authority/Decision Making                

• Purchasing Recommendations
• Key contributor with internal teams for network development decisions
• Leading and managing suppliers and vendors as required.
• Working autonomously

Challenges

• Working across time zones or cultures
• Working autonomously and independently
• Supporting project teams through influence and process rather than direct authority

Key Contacts

• Internal: Operations, Networking, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Global Engineering
• External: Equipment suppliers, Integrators/Vendors, Plant/Service Center Management Groups

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Desirable:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent is a plus.
• CCIE, JNCIE, or other advanced certifications are a plus.

Experience

• Proven experience with LAN/WAN design, implementation, and support.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• Proficiency in networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
• Hands-on experience with network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent networking hardware.
• Experience with network management tools.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools.
• Understanding of SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Proficiency in networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
• Strong experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience in networking multiple automation systems with secure data handoffs and seamless integration.

Skills and Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of network architecture, topologies, engineering, design, implementation, and testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network and automation system issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• QoS (Quality of Service) Design
• Familiarity with communication products including router, switches, firewalls, Domain Name Servers (DNS) and data encryption products.
• Knowledge of Nexus OS, Cisco IOS, Junos OS
• Experience with network management tools.

Languages

• Required: English
• Desired: Spanish

Remote Type

Fully Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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