Job Description Summary

　　Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead functional teams or projects.

　　Job Description

　　Applied's IT organization has a long reputation of being a great place to work. The IT team has been recognized as one of Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT. In addition, numerous Applied IT leaders have been honored as a CIO Magazine's Ones to Watch or Computerworld Premier 100 IT leaders.

　　Proven Design/ Engineering excellence & expertise on LAN, WAN, Data Center, Software-Defined WAN, Network Access Control, WAN Optimization, Wireless, Firewalls and Advanced Networking Technologies with at least 10 years of relevant experience in networking and security technologies.

　　Core Competencies

　　Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

　　Requires specialized depth of expertise in networking. Superior knowledge, skills and experience with Arista and Cisco Data Center Switches, Cisco switching/routing hardware, software protocols, Aruba Products, Riverbed, Palo Alto firewalls, Arista Switches and advanced network solutions etc.

　　Excellent Knowledge & experience in networking technologies such as Ethernet, ATM, MPLS, OSPF, IPsec, VLANs, HSRP, PPP, EIGRP, BGP, QoS, Multicast, ACLs, VPNs

　　Strong Experience in working on Arista and Cisco Data Center Networking with Leaf Spine architecture with Layer2 and Layer3 designs.

　　Strong SD-WAN / Velocloud expertise will be highly desired / relevant.

　　Experience with working on Products such as Aruba (64xx, 29xx, 63xx) Campus Switching with centralized orchestration.

　　Expertise and Experience in working on Aruba ClearPass Network Access Control and implementing segmentation across campus networks.

　　Experience in using network management tools for performance, tuning, troubleshooting and capacity planning.

　　Working Knowledge on Security technologies and concepts.

　　Knowledge on Voice infrastructure including IP Telephony, Telepresence & traditional PABXs.

　　Knowledge on scripting tools and exposure on deploying automation tool sets for network & security domain.

　　CCIE/CCNP/CCDP (either Routing/Switching or Data Center or Service Provider) Certification Mandatory

　　Aruba, SD-WAN, Azure Certification is a plus.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Evaluate alternative technologies and architectures in relation to AMAT Enterprise network infrastructure needs.

　　Interface with management and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements.

　　Design, Support and Troubleshooting of existing and growing Network / Data Center environments.

　　Create Low Level Design, High Level Design, Implementation Plan, and Acceptance Test Plan documents in accordance with standards.

　　Design and manage the rollout of critical network infrastructures.

　　Design, implement, and manage all the Campus Networks and Network Access Control technologies.

　　Communications' products and services, on both a strategic (long term) and tactical (immediate term) level.

　　Perform analytical, technical, cost analysis and CAPEX development work in in the planning, design, installation and on-going administration and management of AMAT core data networks.

　　Ensure that network infrastructure is fully documented and performing as required for internal and customer SLA guarantees and expectations by means of specific metrics and measurements.

　　Provide technical expertise to Business groups to develop new solutions and strategies to enhance the overall experience.

　　Ability to effectively convey ideas through oral and written communications, ability to work in a group or independently, detail oriented, ability to effectively listen to and resolve customer issues, ability to translate operational requirements into technical requirements, plan and manage engineering design tasks through participation of with extended teams.

　　Escalation contact for all network related outages/critical issues across the globe.

　　To act as engineering escalation contact and work closely with operations team on transition services from Engineering to sustaining operations

　　Soft Skills

　　The individual must be an independent, confident, persistent and results-oriented individual - not an order-taker but rather one who contributes ideas and opinions to ensure sound solutions are implemented.

　　Ability to work alone as an individual contributor, as a technical lead and as a key participant in collaboration across global teams

　　Able to deal with ambiguity and work independently with minimal supervision/guidance.

　　Excellent time management & organizational skills i.e., able to juggle several projects concurrently.

　　Excellent English communication and influencing skills.

　　Solid oral and written communications, problem solving, commitment to task, ability to lead and influence change.

　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's Degree (Required)

　　Skills:

　　Certifications:

　　Languages:

　　Years of Experience:

　　7 - 10 Years

　　Work Experience:

　　Additional Information

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Assignee / Regular

　　Travel:

　　Yes, 10% of the Time

　　Relocation Eligible:

　　No

　　Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.