FAQs
What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Network Design Engineer at Unisys?
The primary responsibilities include developing network infrastructure, collaborating with various stakeholders, implementing secure and resilient network solutions, troubleshooting issues, gathering client requirements, providing technical guidance, creating documentation, and managing service providers to ensure client satisfaction.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates must have a CCNP or equivalent industry certification and a minimum of 15 years of network infrastructure experience, preferably with manufacturing site experience.
What level of expertise is expected in network devices and infrastructure?
Candidates should have proficiency in managing and maintaining Aruba and Cisco Switches, Aruba Wireless, multi-vendor firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Firepower), Forcepoint Proxies, Trend Micro IPS/IDS, F5 load balancers, and critical physical network infrastructure in both Data Center and Campus environments.
Is programming knowledge required for this role?
While not mandatory, preferred experience in programming and scripting technologies like Python is beneficial for candidates.
Will I be required to participate in code reviews or technical design sessions?
Yes, participation in code reviews and technical design sessions is part of the role's responsibilities.
How does the role support operational efficiencies?
The Senior Network Design Engineer is expected to develop repeatable solutions and identify optimization strategies to drive operational efficiencies and reduce costs for customer workloads.
Will the position require on-call availability?
Yes, the role includes maintaining on-call availability to respond to network issues and requires flexibility with scheduling.
What tools will I need to be familiar with for this position?
Familiarity with agile tools, preferably Jira or Confluence, as well as network management tools like Netbrain and Nagios, is important.
Is prior experience with exporting controlled commodities and technology relevant to this position?
Yes, the role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology, and candidates should be eligible for any required U.S. Government authorizations.
How does Unisys approach equal employment opportunities?
Unisys is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination based on various protected categories, ensuring opportunities are provided without barriers.