Data Network Engineer

Requisition Number: 66779

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​ At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

​ Come break through with us.  

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
•  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Configure and support network devices and solutions to align with Corning’s technology standards and meet the connectivity needs of our businesses. We are looking for someone who is excited about networking, use automation on a day-to-day basis and solve complex technical issues while collaborating globally.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as network subject matter expert, providing technical expertise, design skills, etc.

Support network solutions including routing, switching, SDWAN in Data Center and DMZ environments. For these services the candidate will be: 

• Deploying, maintaining, and administering network environments, predominantly those in our datacenters and in our distributed sites, including WAN, LAN, network software, hardware, and tools.
• Implement and support Data Center Network LAN distribution, Internet Edge, Cloud Connectivity, and appliances
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• Participating in root cause analysis on incidents, helping to drive identification of preventative actions meant to ensure problems don’t recur, and delivering on the tasks within those actions.
• Creating, reviewing, updating, and vetting technical functional specification, low-level network solutions design documentation and operations guides/runbooks, ensuring those are complete, correct and kept current

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-year degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of experience analyzing requirements for implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting network devices/functions/tools/processes in a large enterprise or Telecommunications environment
• 5+ years performing Data Center and/or WAN network functions in a large, enterprise class environment
• 3+ years supporting large, enterprise class datacenter network environments.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network or network security infrastructure devices.
• Solid working knowledge and experience managing network infrastructure and network hardware including several of the following – Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto, Zscaler, Infoblox, and VeloCloud.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols, including IPsec, MACsec, HSRP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, QoS, 802.x and public/private key encryption
• Practical knowledge of TACACS, AAA, DDI, IPsec, 802.x, and public/private key encryption
• Understanding of and practical knowledge of approaches to network security including packet filtering, access lists, firewalls, WAF, IDS, DDoS mitigation techniques
• Excellent technical analysis, problem solving, and business relationship skills.
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions.
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Must be a self-starter, able to work in team environment and motivate others
• Must be willing to be on call available for after-hours support and an on-call rotation as defined by the team for any of the position responsibilities listed above.
• CCNP or higher Cisco certification

“For compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements, this position is limited to citizens of the United States, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).”

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency in wide area networking (including SDWAN), wireless networking, and industrial Ethernet
• Experience with IPv6 Design and implementations
• Experience with Cloud services and connectivity
• Experience working directly with Cisco, Arista data center products, Arista Cloudvision, VeloCloud SDWAN
• configuring and using monitoring/alerting/forensic tools such as SolarWinds, NetBrain, CACTI, Wireshark. 
• Experience with scripting languages/toolchain automation products such as Python, Ansible, Terraform etc.
• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols including EIGRP, BGP and OSPF
• Knowledge of MIST Wireless
• Experience with IPv6 Design and implementations
• Understanding of pertinent IT frameworks, including ITIL, CMMC and COBIT
• Knowledge of network security
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine passion for building systems that are simple and work well
• CCIE or Cloud Platform certification

TRAVEL:

• Up to 30% travel required, generally in region.
• May occasionally travel to outside region
• This position expects engineer to perform on-call duties. This is a dynamic position that has both engineer and operational work ensuring seamless network performance.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $100,675.00 - $138,429.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

•  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.