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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY aEUR" PLEASANTON, CA/Phoenix, AZ
Safeway Inc., a Fortune 100 Company, is one of the largest food and drug retailers with 1,300+ stores. The Safeway family of brands includes some of the most prominent brands in food retailing, with a growing base of loyal shoppers. Thanks to the professionalism, diversity, spirit and friendliness of our people, we have locations across the U.S.
Diversity is fundamental at Safeway. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.
The Information Technology Department has an opening for a Network Engineer. This position is located in Pleasanton, California but can sit in Phoenix, AZ.
Position Purpose:
This Individual will have a proven record of engineering and implementation of Network infrastructure, a strong sense of commitment, is highly business-oriented and skilled at delivering robust network solutions. This individual will collaborate with their peers who have similar responsibilities for the entire corporate network to ensure consistent world class network services for the business. They will contribute to the global network architecture by ensuring a consistent standardization of the network.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to:
aEUR¢ Provide comprehensive consultation to client and IT management in the design, planning, integration, implementation problem determination and resolution for large-scale networks (e.g., diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies and tools, etc.).
aEUR¢ Develop integrated solutions to resolve highly complex technical and business issues.
aEUR¢ Assist in researching and evaluating alternative solutions, and implement the most efficient and cost effective solution.
aEUR¢ Conduct technology and network assessments, including solutions to enhance or create new business opportunities, integrating multiple technologies.
aEUR¢ Perform capacity planning for the application and evaluate the network performance to proactively assess and make recommendations for improvement.
aEUR¢ Assist in the planning, forecasting, implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems (including wireless).
aEUR¢ Participate in ongoing network engineering reviews in search of improved user experience, performance and cost reductions.
aEUR¢ Participate in product selection, pilot and implementation of network solutions which meet customer and future business requirements.
aEUR¢ Develop specifications for complex systems, design, and network solutions.
aEUR¢ Design complex system upgrades.
aEUR¢ Translate business requirements into network or process designs.
aEUR¢ Approve and modify network design and architecture to ensure compliance.
aEUR¢ Configure and maintain routers, switches, and hubs for the network systems (including wireless).
aEUR¢ Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies for application to the networks.
aEUR¢ Document network engineering and implementation specifications.
aEUR¢ Uphold and support documentation standards, procedures and approval hierarchies.
Requirements:
aEUR¢ 4 year degree (Computer Science, Information Systems or relational functional field) CCIE and/or equivalent combination of education or work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
aEUR¢ 7+ years acting as a lead engineer in infrastructure/network environments performing network planning, architecture design, engineering (hardware and software) and optimization.
aEUR¢ 10+ years of engineering and deployment experience.
aEUR¢ Strong knowledge of network hardware and software, network infrastructure and design, topologies and protocols (OSPF and BGP).
aEUR¢ Knowledge of MPLS VPN architecture.
aEUR¢ Strong experience in LAN switching technologies.
aEUR¢ Strong experience with selection, design, implementation and support of network systems and diagnostic tools.
aEUR¢ Strong analytical ability, judgment and problem analysis techniques
aEUR¢ Strong organizational, project management and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
aEUR¢ Strong ability to understand client expectations and to resolve issues that may affect delivery.
aEUR¢ Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical proposals.
aEUR¢ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization.
aEUR¢ Strong ability to mentor, coach and train lower level engineers.
aEUR¢ Experience in the design of large scale Data Center Networks, preferred
aEUR¢ Strong understanding of Wireless, VOIP and securities technologies is a plus
aEUR¢ Excellent organizational, project management, interpersonal, time management, written and oral communication skills.
Additional Information:
Important note on this team- this team is fully project based, and only handles plan/build, then passes off projects. When a business unit within Safeway has a need they call this team, and these individuals gather requirements, identify vendors/tools, and present solutions. They then implement and pass. Communication is hugely important due to this as well as the remote aspect. If candidates want to be configuring 90% of the time this is NOT the role for them- this will come up in the initial phone screen, so please ensure your candidates understand the nature of the role.
Projects - VOIP upgrade, putting in a new storage cluster and core switch (for redundancy). Marty's team handles build, and then passes projects along.
Work Environment:
4 days remote, one day onsite. Communication is key- Safeway is project based, so candidates need to be able to be adaptable and deal with ambiguity/lack of documentation at times. Someone who needs each task mapped out will struggle.