Job Summary:

Leads the design, implementation and maintenance of complex network infrastructure and services. Plays a critical role in enhancing network performance, security, ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure problems and reliability while ensuring the network infrastructure aligns with business goals.

Job Responsibilities:Leads the design, implementation and maintenance of complex network infrastructure and services. Plays a critical role in enhancing network performance, security and reliability while ensuring the network infrastructure aligns with business goalsLeads the guidance and support for Network engineering team.Evaluates and recommends new networking technologies and tools to optimize performanceMonitors network performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure optimal functionalityDevelops and maintains network documentation, diagrams and standards.Partners with Information Security to ensure network security protocols are implemented and followedCollaborates cross-functionally to integrate and support different systems on the network.Mentors less experienced Team Members.About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni-channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in Network engineering or a similar role OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years of experience in network engineering or a similar roleAt least 3 years of experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies.At least 3 years of experience with LAN/WAN Architecture, and performance tuningAt least 3 years of experience working with network and/or telecom protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and VPN and firewallsKnowledge of network securityAt least 1 year of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.Willing to travel up to/at least 10% of the time for business purposes

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in hybrid cloud or multi-cloud architecturesKnowledge of SD-WAN solutions (Cisco, Meraki, Viptela, Aruba, etc.)Familiarity with Zero Trust architecturesStrong documentation and communication skillsAbility to mentor junior engineers and lead technical projectsAdvanced expertise with routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, STP, VXLAN, etc.)Strong experience with firewall and security platforms (Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)Solid understanding of load balancing technologies (F5, Citrix, or similar)Proficiency with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, NetFlow, etc.)We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary Range: $102800 - $164400 / Salaried