Network Systems Engineer

Job Overview

The Network Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of enterprise network infrastructure across Cambrex's multi-site, global environment. This position provides advanced technical expertise for Cisco-based network technologies and works closely with global IT teams, site stakeholders, managed service providers, and vendors to ensure network infrastructure is secure, reliable, scalable, and capable of supporting business, laboratory, and manufacturing operations. This is an on-site role in High Point, NC.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, monitor, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across local and global locations.
• Support Cisco-based routing, switching, VLANs, LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless networks, firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Troubleshoot complex network, connectivity, performance, and security issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Design and implement network improvements, upgrades, and new technology solutions.
• Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and reliability and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain network configurations, diagrams, technical documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with global IT teams, managed service providers (MSPs), vendors, and site resources on infrastructure projects and issue resolution.
• Support network security initiatives, change management, disaster recovery, and business continuity requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support for network infrastructure serving pharmaceutical laboratory, manufacturing, and business environments.

Qualifications/Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise networking technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless networking, firewalls, VPNs, and segmentation.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Ability to design and implement network solutions, not solely maintain or troubleshoot existing infrastructure.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience supporting multi-site and global network environments.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with distributed/global IT teams, MSPs, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Strong technical documentation, communication, organization, and project-management skills.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Azure, and VMware is preferred.
• Ability to manage priorities and independently resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment.

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible enterprise networking experience.
• CCNA certification or equivalent demonstrated networking expertise strongly preferred.
• CCNP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network solutions.
• Experience supporting multi-site or global organizations strongly preferred.
• Experience working with global IT teams, MSPs, and third-party technology vendors.
• Experience supporting infrastructure within pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or another regulated environment is preferred.
• Onsite role based in High Point, NC. Occasional participation in after-hours activities to support maintenance, cybersecurity response, or project work. Occasional travel may be required to support other Cambrex sites.