Senior Network Engineer
Who are we?
At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future.
From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI.
We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.
With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are currently seeking a
Senior Network Engineer
to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy
The
Senior Network Engineer
will be responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting complex enterprise network infrastructure.
This role is highly hands-on and requires someone who can operate at both the
architecture/design level and the implementation level
.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience with enterprise routing and switching, SD-WAN, wireless, data center connectivity, campus networks, and network architecture.
This individual should be comfortable taking ownership of a network deployment from
initial design and cabling requirements through implementation, troubleshooting, documentation, and ongoing support
.
Travel is required
for office, campus, data center, and infrastructure deployment projects.
What kind of work will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities
Design, architect, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across offices, campuses, and data center environments.
Lead network deployments for new offices, buildings, and campus locations from the ground up.
Develop network architecture, topology, IP addressing, routing, switching, wireless, security,
and connectivity designs.
Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot
Cisco routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, and SD-WAN solutions
.
Design and manage complex routing environments using
BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
, with particular emphasis on BGP.
Develop and implement resilient network architectures with appropriate redundancy, high availability, and failover.
Work with data center and colocation providers, including
Equinix
, to establish and manage connectivity.
Configure and manage
Equinix Fabric connections
and related network connectivity.
Evaluate and validate physical network infrastructure, including structured cabling, fiber, copper, patch panels, racks, and network demarcation points.
Provide technical leadership during network moves, office openings, infrastructure upgrades, and network refresh projects.
Troubleshoot complex network issues across Layer 1–Layer 3 and beyond, including routing, switching, wireless, WAN, SD-WAN, and connectivity issues.
Use packet-analysis and troubleshooting tools such as
Wireshark
to identify and resolve complex network problems.
Develop detailed network topology diagrams, architecture diagrams, implementation plans, and operational documentation.
Establish and document network standards, procedures, and processes.
Participate in network monitoring,
performance analysis, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization.
Collaborate with security, systems, cloud, facilities, and other technology teams on infrastructure projects.
Participate in after-hours maintenance windows and provide escalation support when required.
What will make you successful?
Required Qualifications
10+ years' enterprise networking experience in a
Senior Network Engineer or Network Architect
capacity.
Strong hands-on experience with
Cisco networking equipment
, including routers and switches.
Extensive knowledge of dynamic routing protocols, particularly:
BGP
OSPF
EIGRP
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and other core networking technologies.
Proven experience designing and implementing
enterprise network architectures
.
Hands-on experience with
SD-WAN
technologies.
Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting
enterprise Wi-Fi/wireless networks
.
Experience designing and implementing networks for
new offices, buildings, and campus environments from the ground up
.
Extensive knowledge of structured cabling, including
fiber and copper
, cable standards, patching, terminations, rack layouts, and physical network infrastructure.
Experience working with
Equinix
and establishing/managing
Equinix Fabric
connections.
Excellent network troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Strong experience using
Wireshark
and other network diagnostic tools.
Ability to create clear and accurate
network topology and architecture diagrams
.
Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
Willin
At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future.
From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI.
We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.
With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are currently seeking a
Senior Network Engineer
to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy
The
Senior Network Engineer
will be responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting complex enterprise network infrastructure.
This role is highly hands-on and requires someone who can operate at both the
architecture/design level and the implementation level
.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience with enterprise routing and switching, SD-WAN, wireless, data center connectivity, campus networks, and network architecture.
This individual should be comfortable taking ownership of a network deployment from
initial design and cabling requirements through implementation, troubleshooting, documentation, and ongoing support
.
Travel is required
for office, campus, data center, and infrastructure deployment projects.
What kind of work will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities
Design, architect, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across offices, campuses, and data center environments.
Lead network deployments for new offices, buildings, and campus locations from the ground up.
Develop network architecture, topology, IP addressing, routing, switching, wireless, security,
and connectivity designs.
Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot
Cisco routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, and SD-WAN solutions
.
Design and manage complex routing environments using
BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
, with particular emphasis on BGP.
Develop and implement resilient network architectures with appropriate redundancy, high availability, and failover.
Work with data center and colocation providers, including
Equinix
, to establish and manage connectivity.
Configure and manage
Equinix Fabric connections
and related network connectivity.
Evaluate and validate physical network infrastructure, including structured cabling, fiber, copper, patch panels, racks, and network demarcation points.
Provide technical leadership during network moves, office openings, infrastructure upgrades, and network refresh projects.
Troubleshoot complex network issues across Layer 1–Layer 3 and beyond, including routing, switching, wireless, WAN, SD-WAN, and connectivity issues.
Use packet-analysis and troubleshooting tools such as
Wireshark
to identify and resolve complex network problems.
Develop detailed network topology diagrams, architecture diagrams, implementation plans, and operational documentation.
Establish and document network standards, procedures, and processes.
Participate in network monitoring,
performance analysis, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization.
Collaborate with security, systems, cloud, facilities, and other technology teams on infrastructure projects.
Participate in after-hours maintenance windows and provide escalation support when required.
What will make you successful?
Required Qualifications
10+ years' enterprise networking experience in a
Senior Network Engineer or Network Architect
capacity.
Strong hands-on experience with
Cisco networking equipment
, including routers and switches.
Extensive knowledge of dynamic routing protocols, particularly:
BGP
OSPF
EIGRP
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and other core networking technologies.
Proven experience designing and implementing
enterprise network architectures
.
Hands-on experience with
SD-WAN
technologies.
Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting
enterprise Wi-Fi/wireless networks
.
Experience designing and implementing networks for
new offices, buildings, and campus environments from the ground up
.
Extensive knowledge of structured cabling, including
fiber and copper
, cable standards, patching, terminations, rack layouts, and physical network infrastructure.
Experience working with
Equinix
and establishing/managing
Equinix Fabric
connections.
Excellent network troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Strong experience using
Wireshark
and other network diagnostic tools.
Ability to create clear and accurate
network topology and architecture diagrams
.
Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
Willin