Senior Network Engineer - Plex

As a Senior Network Engineer at Rockwell Automation, your primary responsibilities will include maintaining the networks of our private and public cloud infrastructures, primarily in Azure. You'll develop network solutions using infrastructure as code, manage ISP circuits, and provide hardware/software support for internal and external customers. Additionally, your role will involve ensuring network security, monitoring performance, and collaborating with various teams to enhance system stability and security.

To qualify for the Senior Network Engineer position at Rockwell Automation, a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is typically required, along with relevant work experience. Candidates should have at least 5 years of enterprise infrastructure experience and hands-on experience with infrastructure as code practices. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is also needed since we do not sponsor visas for this role.

Candidates for the Senior Network Engineer position at Rockwell Automation should have familiarity with technologies such as Azure, Terraform, Cisco systems, and monitoring solutions like PRTG and Elastic. Knowledge of network security protocols and tools, such as Palo Alto firewalls and Wireshark, is vital, along with experience with Agile methodologies using platforms like Jira and Confluence.

As a Senior Network Engineer at Rockwell Automation, you'll work in a collaborative and innovative environment that promotes flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving. The role is hybrid, allowing you to work from home part of the week while also collaborating closely with your team in our Troy, Michigan location. We nurture a culture of continuous improvement and support personal growth and professional development.

Senior Network Engineers at Rockwell Automation enjoy a robust benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), a 401k plan, paid time off, and parental leave. We also offer a flexible work schedule that fits your personal life, as well as a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities within our workplace.

When answering this question, share specific projects where you deployed cloud networks using infrastructure as code. Discuss the tools you used, such as Terraform, to automate deployments and how it improved the efficiency of network setups. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Describe your methodical approach to troubleshooting, starting from isolating the issue to identifying potential hardware or configuration problems. Mention tools you utilize, such as ping, traceroute, or Wireshark, and how you document your findings and solutions to enhance team knowledge.

Talk about integrating security protocols and continuous monitoring strategies. Discuss experience implementing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and best practices such as least privilege access. Mention any specific frameworks or compliance measures, like NIST or ISO standards, that you adhere to.

Choose a project that emphasizes your problem-solving and leadership skills. Explain the project scope, your role, the challenges you faced, and how you mobilized your team to achieve success. Reflect on lessons learned and how they made you a better engineer.

Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning online courses, certifications, industry conferences, or networking forums you participate in. Discuss relevant content you follow, such as blogs or podcasts, which keep you informed about emerging trends.

Discuss the monitoring tools you’re familiar with, such as PRTG or Elasticsearch, and your hands-on experience configuring alerts, dashboards, and logs. Highlight the importance of proactive monitoring in preventing downtime and maintaining high availability.

Talk about your interpersonal skills and your approach to conflict resolution. Describe an instance where you successfully addressed differing opinions on a project by promoting open communication and collaborative problem-solving, ensuring all voices were heard.

Share your past experience with implementing and managing SD-WAN solutions, discussing specific technologies you used. Highlight the benefits you've seen in network performance and how you'll leverage them to improve connectivity and reduce costs at Rockwell Automation.

You should describe the steps you take when conducting root cause analysis, including data collection, defining the problem, digging through logs, and developing corrective actions. Emphasize your analytical skills and how these contribute to process improvement.

Discuss how you've used Azure DevOps in past projects for continuous integration and delivery. Share specific examples related to infrastructure as code deployments, collaboration with development teams, and any challenges you overcame to streamline processes.