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Koch Technology is looking for a Senior Network Engineer. The Senior Network Engineer will be a part of a Global Network Engineering team that delivers networking solutions for Koch Industries. The role demands a focus on achieving Operational Excellence in Transport Hub, Load Balancer, and Routing & Switching areas.

The Senior Network Engineer will report to the Network Engineering Supervisor of KT and will be part of a global team. The engineer will be primarily responsible for the Data Center (Core routing) and part of the Network Engineering team which strives to build an efficient DC network to support Cisco Engineering and Business functions. We do this through a focus on driving growth in our data center network infrastructure while investing in new cutting-edge technologies to enable us to deliver our services to meet our client requirements.

Location : We are open to candidates based in Wichita, KS, Atlanta, GA, or Plano, TX. This is an onsite role with flexibility as needed.

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Working in a large-scale networking environment under minimal supervision performing tasks per predefined documented procedures.
• Establishes networking environment by crafting network configuration, advising and executing DC network infrastructure, defining, detailing, and enforcing standards.
• Ensures assigned network engineering project are delivered on time, on budget against agreed scope.
• Design plans as well as lead initiatives for the optimization and restructuring of the data center and network connections.
• Responsible for end-to-end quality delivery of assigned network project ensuring adherence to Network engineering standard and the subsequent handover to Operation team.
• Produce methods of procedures that demonstrate understanding of changes proposed and how the change will be executed with minimal service impact.
• Identifying End of Life / End of Support network devices in the Data center and proposing appropriate replacement devices by preparing Bill of Material.
• Demonstrable and strong working experience in a data center or telecommunication field.
• Work with Cisco TAC or other 3rd party vendors for escalation as needed.
• Interfacing customers to assist in resolving customer issues, communicate resolution status, and deliver high quality solutions.
• Identifying process gaps or areas for improvement in delivery efficiencies and recommend / implement solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business unit leadership in developing project objectives and timelines.
• Engaging in opportunities to expand on existing skillset in attempt to increase knowledge and reduce learning curves.
• Experience in provisioning and activating data center network circuit and working with the provider to resolve the issue.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

What Will Put You Ahead

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

Koch creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and

many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs about 120,000 employees across the globe.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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