Senior Network Engineer
at Gunvor
Posted a day ago
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- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Houston
- Country
- United States
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The Senior Network Engineer will design, implement and support global network solutions, driving scalability, security and resilience across the enterprise. You will lead network transformation initiatives (SD-WAN, cloud networking, zero-trust), serve as the highest escalation point for complex incidents, and define global network standards and policies. The role includes risk assessments, compliance, vendor engagement, and evaluating emerging technologies while collaborating with senior IT leadership and an international team.
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Job Description:
The primary role for this position is to be responsible for the evaluation, design, planning, implementation and support of Network related solutions with a global scope. You will be joining an international team of Network Engineers, contributing to the continuous optimization of our IT infrastructure services.
Main Responsibilities
• Architect and oversee the global network infrastructure strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and resilience
• Lead enterprise-wide network transformation initiatives (e.g., SD-WAN, cloud networking, zero-trust architecture)
• Serve as the highest escalation point for complex network incidents and performance issues
• Define and enforce global network standards, policies, and best practices
• Collaborate with senior IT leadership to align network capabilities with business goals
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements
• Represent the network engineering function in audits, vendor negotiations, and executive briefings
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and leading proof-of-concept initiatives
Education
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Experience
• At least 10 years of experience in a network engineer position
Skills
• Wide understanding of global corporate technologies: Network Protocols (STP, ARP, DHCP, DNS and DNS management, IPSec); Geo-location technologies; Switching; Routing and Routers technologies (Peplinks); Web Proxy management; Fortinet firewalls; SSLVPN remote gateway technologies; WAN optimization; Load Balancers; Wifi Technologies
• Knowledge in the following technologies is a plus: Cisco VoIP, Cisco Nexus vPC, Microsoft Azure, SDWan
• Previous working experience as a network specialist from an international company
• Global projects management experience
• Good time management skills
• Fluent English language skills, any other language is a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Team player with sense of urgency and respect of deadlines
• Process oriented person
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Location: Houston
