Sr Network Engineer

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Location
San Diego, CA hybrid. Candidates must currently reside within commutable distance to San Diego.

Position Summary
Illumina is looking for a Sr Network Engineer who can demonstrate skills and experience with complex global LAN/WAN network architectures, Enterprise Class Data Centers and Cloud Environments. The candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of network protocols and best practices with respect to highly available and customer-focused networked systems.  Candidate must be able to support our 24X7 global network operations environment while assisting with geographically dispersed projects and initiatives.  Candidate will join a global network team responsible for LAN/WAN/DC, Wireless, Load Balancing, Firewalls, Enterprise Voice, and SD-WAN.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of next generation enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Cloud, wireless, load balancing, voice, and security architecture and strategies to support business growth 
• Contribute to the design and architecture of Enterprise, Data Center and Cloud Networks 
• Support the global network within the scope of a larger globally-dispersed team in a fast paced environment 
• Ability and desire to grow technical expertise in all areas of networking quickly and efficiently 
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including patches, hot fixes and security configurations 
• Manage and maintain company’s cloud and on-premise enterprise VoIP services 
• Create and update network documentation 
• Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions to solve critical business challenges in a timely manner 
• Adhere to corporate change management policies and practices 
• Perform 24X7 on call responsibilities in a global follow the sun model 

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience with enterprise-level IT network engineering and operations 
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, ACLs, VPN, DMVPN, MPLS, VoIP, QoS, SNMP, VPC, and VSS 
• Hands on experience with Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) 
• In depth knowledge of Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS configuration and troubleshooting across multiple platforms  
• Knowledge of LAN Switching, including VLANs, 802.1Q, VPC, port channels, port security, HSRP, and Spanning Tree 
• Must have good network routing protocol troubleshooting skills (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), switching technologies, WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi 
• Excellent troubleshooting skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required 
• Results oriented and self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of IT projects and deliver them on time and within budget 
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment 
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while dealing with frequent interruptions and working in a high-pressure environment  

Preferred

• 3+ years experience working with a global team 
• Experience with Dialpad Cloud Telephony and Cisco Unified Communications 
• Experience with F5 LTM Load Balancers 
• Experience with Aruba Wireless and Clearpass 
• Experience with Silverpeak SD-WAN  
• Experience with using scripting such as Python and/or Ansible for network automation  
• Experience with Palo Alto and Cisco Firewalls (VPNs, Security Policies) 
• Experience in administrating and supporting load balancing technologies 
• Familiarity with VMware ESXi 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% 

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or engineering preferred 
• Advanced network certification (or equivalent working experience) preferred 
• AWS Advanced Networking and/or Azure Network Engineer Associate a plus 

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The estimated base salary range for the Sr Network Engineer role based in the United States of America is: $105,600 - $158,400. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.