Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

The Senior Network Engineer will work as part of network support team, in a team environment and monitor the health and wellness of devices on our networks in a large diverse corporate environment. This position requires up to 20% travel in North America.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABLITIES:

• Design, deploy, monitor, and maintain New Balance’s enterprise network with a strong focus on firewalls (NGFW), overall network security, and network route/switch configurations.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of New Balance enterprise systems including corporate, retail, cloud, and data center infrastructures.
• To provide excellent client service while evaluating enhancements to the global networks by making use of technical knowledge, experience, and an in-depth understanding of switching, routing, and data flows.
• To resolve issues by taking the appropriate corrective action or following the appropriate escalation procedures.
• As a networking expert with a strong technical foundation, the successful candidate will operate and maintain our corporate network, help other subject matter experts best utilize network resources.
• They will be comfortable in an environment with flexible work schedules, 24/7 availability and on-call rotation (including weekends).

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• 7 years of related experience
• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent
• Experience with designing, building, and monitoring routers and switches as well as mentoring Junior Engineers
• Strong understanding of data center network provisioning
• Understanding and use of network management tools, experience deploying and managing firewalls/routers.
• Experience with deploying and managing multisite VPN solutions
• Significant experience with Aruba Wireless Environment, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco routing and switching, Microsoft Team and TCP/IP
• Demonstrable ability to break down and analyze network communications at the packet level
• Experience with deploying and managing load balancers and remote access VPNs, Next Gen Firewalls
• Experience with Implementing Quality of Service in a Voice/Video integrated Network Environment.
• Knowledge of ITIL, and change management processes
• Hands on experience with multiple platforms in a corporate environment including Windows, Linux, OSX, Cisco, and other platforms.
• Experience working on global network design ranging from Retail to Enterprise environments
• Self-starter with high energy to meet the needs of a demanding business and IT environment.

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Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.