Principal Network Engineer

Job Description

General Summary:

The Core Technology Principal Network Engineer performs complex technical activities related to the design and administration of the company's network infrastructure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deploys and maintains large-scale enterprise level network services; leverages strong experience to troubleshoot and address more technically complex problems
• Leads complex projects including requirements gatherings, scope management, implementation and rollout
• Installs, monitors, troubleshoots and maintains various network tools and systems
• Contributes to the selection/application of technical standards or methods for the communication systems of the company
• Supports worldwide network expansion through travel around the world
• Identifies areas for process improvement and develops proposed solutions
• Participates and collaborates cross functionally with business and technology groups
• Engages and maintains relationships with vendors

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with AWS networking technologies
• Demonstrated experience with Cisco routing and switching and Meraki wireless infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience with DNS and IP address management
• Good familiarity of emerging technologies in network infrastructure
• Familiar with network cabling standards, fiber and copper planning, network room power and rack layouts, and designing connectivity into new offices
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills through the use of network specific tools
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and activities as both a lead and team member
• Able to reliably estimate level of effort/resources needed for assignments and work within those parameters
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required
• Typically requires 8 years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com