Summary
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A senior networking specialist is sought to lead the implementation and optimization of enterprise and industrial network infrastructure in a multi-vendor environment. The role covers switching and routing, enterprise wireless, network security, VPN technologies, monitoring, and troubleshooting, with close collaboration across IT, OT, and industrial automation teams. Strong expertise in Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, and industrial networking technologies is expected.
Highlights
Lead the design, implementation, optimization, and support of complex IT and OT network infrastructure in a global engineering environment. Work across networking, wireless, security, industrial control systems, and advanced monitoring while collaborating with multidisciplinary technical teams.
Description
Lamb Weston is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to help lead the implementation, optimization and support of our IT and OT network infrastructure.
You will be part of a global team managing a multi-vendor environment, ensuring seamless connectivity and security across all our network platforms and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Switching & Routing: SME in IT and OT LAN/WAN switching infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance with primarily Cisco and Allen-Bradley devices.
Collaborate with controls engineers and OT teams to support PLC, SCADA, and HMI connectivityWireless Infrastructure: SME in Cisco and Aruba wireless technologies and their enterprise ecosystems, including ISE and ClearPassNetwork Security: SME in Cisco and Fortinet firewalls including policy management, NAT, IPS/IDS, SSL inspection, VPN (IPSec/SSL), etc.Monitoring & Support: Technical expert in understanding monitoring protocols like SNMP and NetFlow to provide in-depth troubleshooting and fast issue resolutionSDWAN: In-depth understanding of SDWAN architecture and ongoing operations, including policy management, traffic steering, and WAN optimizationCloud: Implementation experience with Aviatrix and deep understanding of cloud networking in AWS and AzureAutomation: In-depth Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)Documentation: Design and maintain network infrastructure documentation including high and low level design, runbooks and diagrams
Preferred Qualifications
8+ years of experience of global, enterprise-level LAN/WAN network engineeringActive certifications in Cisco, Aruba and Fortinet products and technologiesBachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent experienceDeep expertise in Cisco switching, including advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and Layer 2/3 designProven SME-level experience with Cisco ISE — 802.1X, CoA, profiling, guest portals, and postureStrong hands-on experience with Aruba and Cisco wireless (APs, mobility controllers, controller management software)Solid working knowledge of Cisco Firepower/FTD, experience with Cisco ASA a plusSolid working knowledge of FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzerExperience designing and operating SD-WAN solutions (Fortinet SD-WAN, Cisco Viptela/Meraki, or equivalent)Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley Stratix OT switches and industrial Ethernet networking in manufacturing, utilities, or critical infrastructure environments and OT/ICS security frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, Purdue Model) and IT/OT network segmentation strategiesProficiency with network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, traceroute, packet captures, etc.)Dutch is required for this role
We offer you a challenging job in a dynamic and growing organization in the food industry.
We challenge you to grow in the same way as our company, where development is key.
We thrive in a culture defined by our values: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results and Empowerment.
As we say at Lamb Weston EMEA, when we see a potato, we see opportunities.
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