Summary:

AutoZone is seeking a network engineer who possesses expert knowledge in network design, implementation, and operations, as well as the capability to work closely with multiple teams to deliver business-driven initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying and resolving issues, focused on process improvement, and passionate about mentoring others. Candidate will also assist in contributing to strategic direction and technical roadmap for store network architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Design networks to ensure scalability, reliability, security, and efficiency in accordance with industry best practices.
• Operational and lifecycle support of networks (LAN/SDWAN/cloud).
• Monitor network performance, conduct capacity planning, identify and resolve network-related issues.
• Work closely with security, voice, e-commerce, and store development teams to support initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot application and network performance.
• Create and maintain documentation on architecture and process.
• Mentor, educate, and help drive development of network teams.
• Use automation to increase accuracy, repeatability, and velocity of operational processes.
• Manage multiple vendors to ensure delivery of products and services.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Adhere to ITIL framework for service management.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Cisco CCNP certification preferred
• 5 years’ experience with Meraki wireless technology
• 3 years’ experience with Cisco / Viptela SDWAN or other SDN / SDWAN
• Experience with IPAM, DHCP/DNS operation such as Bluecat or Infoblox
• Experience with Solarwinds
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to use packet captures and other tools to identify multi-domain issues

Other Requirements:

• Experience with cloud environments and on-ramps such as AWS, Azure, Google, as well as CDN services
• Experience with automation tools including Python and Ansible
• Familiarity with VMWare, Linux, Windows Server, network firewalls
• Familiarity with Cisco Voice technologies (CUCM, CUBE, Ribbon SBC, VCS - E/C)
• DevOps and network security knowledge
• Proven experience assisting peers in developing higher level skillsets
• Strong organizational and project management skills