Platform Owner – LAN and Automation
About The Position
Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is seeking a Platform Owner – LAN and Automation with the following duties: Lead Interconnect Projects to ensure robust application connectivity across data centers; Implement Data Center Interconnectivity using OTV links to enable Layer 2 extension and seamless workload migration across sites; Support Strategic Data Center Closures by ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption to services; Design and Deploy CNF Locations to establish AWS connectivity via Direct Connect links, enhancing cloud integration; Optimize IP Address Management by reducing overlaps and streamlining network architecture; Finalize DNS/DHCP Strategy by selecting and configuring primary and backup solutions using IPAM/Infobox; Configure and Troubleshoot Cisco DNAC Analytics to support automation initiatives and improve network visibility; Consolidate WAN Infrastructure by transitioning from legacy SD-WAN to a simplified, future-ready cloud-based design; Provide Escalation-Level Operational Support for critical network outages and high-impact business incidents; Perform Wireless Harmonization by consolidating SSIDs to support advanced robotic connectivity in manufacturing environments; Enhance ISP Connectivity through strategic changes to overlay and underlay designs; Monitor and Analyze Network Traffic using tools like LiveNX, Thousand Eyes, and SolarWinds to identify and implement performance improvements; Improve Internet User Experience by securing connectivity with on-premises firewalls (Palo Alto) and cloud-based solutions (Zscaler); Collaborate with ISPs to meet evolving business requirements and reduce latency for improved network performance. Up to 10% domestic travel required for team meeting and workshops; 100% remote work allowed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field plus 5 years of related experience.
- Design and implement data center interconnectivity using Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) to enable Layer 2 extension and support workload migration.
- Configure and troubleshoot network analytics platforms such as Cisco DNAC to support automation and performance monitoring.
- Monitor and analyze network traffic using tools like LiveNX, ThousandEyes, and SolarWinds to identify performance bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
- Design and deploy cloud connectivity solutions using AWS Direct Connect to establish secure and high-performance links between on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead Interconnect Projects to ensure robust application connectivity across data centers
- Implement Data Center Interconnectivity using OTV links to enable Layer 2 extension and seamless workload migration across sites
- Support Strategic Data Center Closures by ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption to services
- Design and Deploy CNF Locations to establish AWS connectivity via Direct Connect links, enhancing cloud integration
- Optimize IP Address Management by reducing overlaps and streamlining network architecture
- Finalize DNS/DHCP Strategy by selecting and configuring primary and backup solutions using IPAM/Infobox
- Configure and Troubleshoot Cisco DNAC Analytics to support automation initiatives and improve network visibility
- Consolidate WAN Infrastructure by transitioning from legacy SD-WAN to a simplified, future-ready cloud-based design
- Provide Escalation-Level Operational Support for critical network outages and high-impact business incidents
- Perform Wireless Harmonization by consolidating SSIDs to support advanced robotic connectivity in manufacturing environments
- Enhance ISP Connectivity through strategic changes to overlay and underlay designs
- Monitor and Analyze Network Traffic using tools like LiveNX, Thousand Eyes, and SolarWinds to identify and implement performance improvements
- Improve Internet User Experience by securing connectivity with on-premises firewalls (Palo Alto) and cloud-based solutions (Zscaler)
- Collaborate with ISPs to meet evolving business requirements and reduce latency for improved network performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
