Corning Incorporated · 3 hours ago
Sr. Data Network Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $162K/yr
8+ years expCorning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect to design, implement, and optimize innovative network solutions while providing technical expertise and mentoring to the team.
Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership for network engineering projects and operations. Champion best practices and guide the team in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions
Design and implement advanced network solutions including SD-WAN, EVPN-VXLAN, and complex routing/switching environments using Arista and Cisco platforms
Develop and maintain automation workflows using Ansible, Terraform and other tools. Leverage APIs to enhance network scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency
Partner with cross-functional teams to align network strategies with business goals. Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network designs, configurations, and SOPs. Ensure adherence to industry standards and internal governance policies
Assess emerging technologies, tools, and vendors to drive innovation and improve network performance, automation, and security posture
Qualification
Required
4-year degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT with at least 2-3 years in technical leadership or senior role
Relevant certifications such as CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert), JNCIE (Juniper Networks Certified Expert), or equivalent highly preferred
In order to comply with Corning's government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. person status
Preferred
Hands on experience with MIST wireless solutions, including design, deployment and performance optimization
Hands-on experience with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud environments
Proficiency with Arista, especially in data center and campus environments
Financial acumen to support budgeting, cost analysis and vendor negotiations in network infrastructure
Benefits
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more.
That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Company
Corning Incorporated
Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gabrielle Bailey
CEO & Executive Communications
Steve Warneke
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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