Network Engineer II

Position Summary...

Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales. Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities. Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.

What you'll do...

Position Summary:

As part of the Network Team the primary responsibility is to ensure that the network health which includes wired and wireless connectivity, for Walmart US stores, clubs, distribution centres and Enterprise data centres is good at any given point of time for customers and associates to communicate and operate without any hiccups hindering customer or associate experience.

What you'll do:

 
•Identify and Troubleshoot network incidents prioritizing it based on the impact to Walmart associates and customers.
• Understand how to use monitoring tools which can help detect issues proactively and work toward a faster resolution
• Work with the urgency assigned to mitigate the issue within the SLA defined.
• Coordinate with counterpart teams to understand the details pertaining the issue and assist with resolution.
• Understand the need of the store and club business partners and work with them in tandem.
• Be crystal clear in written and oral communications. Work with US engineers and partners and handover status to US shift when India shift is over.
• Leverage the overall experience to gauge the situation and act swiftly as per the need of the hour
• Maintaining the network devices to be in compliance for efficient operation



What you'll bring:

• Minimum 4 years of pure network engineering experience – having worked in a NOC environment or project implementation team.
• Good experience handling network hardware – routers, switches & access points.
• Good to have - Linux and Python knowledge

 

NOC Skillsets
 

• Networking background with Hands-on experience in Routing & Switching (CCNA/ JNCIA/CCNP).
  Strong understanding and experience working on routers, switches, APs on various platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Meraki). Such as Cisco 2900, 4K ISR, ENCS5412, Cisco 3650, 3850, 4500, 6500, 9300, Juniper EX2300, EX4600 and Meraki MS425, MS225.
• Experience in routing protocols : RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP

• Strong troubleshooting skills on Juniper/Cisco and Meraki devices along with SDN knowledge.
• Understanding and troubleshooting of Switching concepts like  VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP, Ether-Channels (PAGP & LACP) and Stacking.
• Basic knowledge of Broadcast/ARP/MAC address
• Wired & Wireless Networking knowledge 
• Should have hands on troubleshooting experience of VLAN
• Should have implemented and troubleshooted HSRP
• Hands on experience on MPLS protocol.
• Experience in IPSEC & DMVPN technology.
• Troubleshooting knowledge in wireless : CAPWAP, LWAPP protocols ,Cisco AP’s, Mist APs, MR46 Meraki APs and Wireless controllers.
• Usage of ticketing and troubleshooting tools like Service now and Wireshark respectively
•  WLAN IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Test experience
• Performance WLAN tests (preferable)
• Knowledge in Nexus, automation and SDWAN technologies is an added advantage
• Scripting Knowledge of Automation Scripts - Python / Perl / TCL - added advantage
• Independent Project handling with analytical ability

About Global Tech.

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people and put a smile on their face. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of 15,000+ software engineers, data scientists and service professionals within Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, delivering innovations that improve how our customers shop and empower our 2.3 million associates. To others, innovation looks like an app, service or some code, but Walmart has always been about people. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. Being human-led is our true disruption. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Flexible, hybrid work:

We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits:

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, electrical engineering, or related area.Option 2: 3 years’ experience in large-scale networking environments or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Information Technology - CISCO Certification - Certification

Primary Location...

Rmz Millenia Business Park, No 143, Campus 1B (1St -6Th Floor), Dr. Mgr Road, (North Veeranam Salai) Perungudi , India