Senior Network Engineer – Data Center Services – Atlanta

Location: Atlanta Division
Job ID: 30166BR
Department: Publix Technology
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Sep 13, 2024

$91 - 136k

Hybrid

Full Time - Regular

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Description

Please note, this is a hybrid position requiring 8 days per month on-site in Alpharetta, GA.

Welcome to Publix Technology, the award-winning technical group for Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the nation. Our technology teams of 2100+ associates provide innovative, modern solutions to nearly 1400 retail stores and 200,000+ internal team members across 8 states. We offer positions at all levels – summer internships, individual contributor roles, to technical leadership across a broad range of technical disciplines. So, whether you are interested in IT security, platform engineering, architecture, software development, or infrastructure – we have a career path for you! See for yourself why Publix Super Markets, Inc. is a constant on Fortune Magazine’s Best Companies to Work list.

The Network Engineering Data Center Services team is responsible for the configuration, support, and management of Routing/Switching, Load Balancing, and DDI (DNS/DHCP/IPAM) technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Management and configuration of Cisco Nexus and Catalyst data center infrastructure
• Support and administration of Software Defined Networking (SDN) elements, including VXLAN, VMware NSX-T, and AVI Load Balancers
• Design, installation, and maintenance of Infoblox DNS/DHCP appliances
• Coordination and implementation of software upgrades and hotfix installations to support business requirements.
• Deploy High Availability applications utilizing global load balancing with F5 GTM and NSX AVI GSLB
• Deliver Tier-3 operational support in an on-call rotation, encompassing problem determination, resolution, root cause analysis, and future mitigation strategies.
• Cross functional participation with other engineering teams and collaboration with Application owners
• Night work will be required periodically based on project work

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Business, or other analytical disciplines, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience managing Cisco networks in an enterprise data center environment including Nexus, Catalyst
• Knowledge of automation tools and scripting languages (SDLC, Ansible, Python, etc.)
• Experience with Data Center Design including VXLAN and Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Experience managing a Spine/Leaf network fabric using Cisco DCNM (Data Center Network Manager)
• Deep understanding of data center networking support and troubleshooting spine/leaf, DCNM, NSX-T, and VMware virtualization
• Knowledge of a wide variety of networking components including Cisco Routers and Switches, MPLS, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF
• Knowledge of network security standards, system hardening best practices, and vulnerability remediation
• Tier-3 support escalation and on-call rotation.
• Cross functional participation with other engineering teams and collaboration with Application owners

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management; Infoblox experience a plus
• Experience with Load Balancing technologies, including F5 LTM/GTM or VMware/AVI
• Familiarity with VMware VCF and NSX-T integration with NSX AVI
• Knowledge of DNS best practices and securing of enterprise services
• Experience with upgrading and maintenance of F5 VIPRION and vCMP Guests
• Networking tools including Splunk, Wireshark, NetMRI, CA Spectrum, support, and ticketing systems.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of Application Delivery Networks and optimization.
• Support experience with cloud-based applications
• Certifications related to core technologies

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Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

***Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.***

Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for an H-1B visa or permanent residence.

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