Lead Operational It Network EngineerWe are seeking a full-time Lead Operational IT Network Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for leading administration of technology by contributing expertise in researching new technologies and proposing cost effective solutions along with facilitating team discussions and plans and contributing innovative suggestions within area of discipline.Essential Functions:Provides significant contributions to defining team roadmap/prioritiesDevelops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity/creativityDemonstrates broad understanding of Garmin's business model, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales and MarketingServes as a mentor and provides guidance to less experienced IT Administrators (IT Administrator 1, 2, & 3)Researches new technologies/proposes cost effective solutionsLeads major incident troubleshooting involving multiple disciplinesProvides innovation within area of expertise, facilitates team discussions/meetings, coordinates department level non-project changes, and serves as a leader of changeRecognized as an expert in assigned discipline at Garmin and applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to initiativesContributes input to broader technology solutions outside of disciplineDemonstrates professional maturity through giving/receiving constructive feedbackBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or related field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceExcellent academics with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledgeDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsConsistently demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organizationProven experience in an operations-focused environment, with a strong emphasis on real-time troubleshooting, incident response, and restoring service in complex production networksComfortable working in a fast-paced environment where reactive work is a key part of the role, with a mindset focused on quickly stabilizing issues and continuously improving operational resilienceHands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies including Nexus (NX-OS), Catalyst (IOS-XE), and Cisco routing platforms (ASR/ISR)Experience with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and modern data center networking concepts (leaf-spine architecture, VXLAN/EVPN)Solid understanding of routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, and port-channelingExperience with enterprise WAN and SD-WAN technologies, preferably Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)Experience supporting enterprise wireless networks, including Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and access pointsKnowledge of network security technologies, including Cisco Firepower/ASA, ACLs, VPNs (IPSec), and segmentation conceptsFamiliarity with load balancing and application traffic flow (e.g., F5, NetScaler, or similar)Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog)Desired Qualifications:Outstanding academicsPrevious experience working in a team environmentCisco certifications such as CCNPGarmin International is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits