Takeda · 11 hours ago
Platform Owner – LAN and Automation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$238K/yr - $336K/yr
5+ years expTakeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is seeking a Platform Owner – LAN and Automation to lead interconnect projects and ensure robust application connectivity across data centers. The role involves implementing data center interconnectivity, optimizing network architecture, and providing operational support for critical network outages.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead Interconnect Projects to ensure robust application connectivity across data centers
Implement Data Center Interconnectivity using OTV links to enable Layer 2 extension and seamless workload migration across sites
Support Strategic Data Center Closures by ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption to services
Design and Deploy CNF Locations to establish AWS connectivity via Direct Connect links, enhancing cloud integration
Optimize IP Address Management by reducing overlaps and streamlining network architecture
Finalize DNS/DHCP Strategy by selecting and configuring primary and backup solutions using IPAM/Infoblox
Configure and Troubleshoot Cisco DNAC Analytics to support automation initiatives and improve network visibility
Consolidate WAN Infrastructure by transitioning from legacy SD-WAN to a simplified, future-ready cloud-based design
Provide Escalation-Level Operational Support for critical network outages and high-impact business incidents
Perform Wireless Harmonization by consolidating SSIDs to support advanced robotic connectivity in manufacturing environments
Enhance ISP Connectivity through strategic changes to overlay and underlay designs
Monitor and Analyze Network Traffic using tools like LiveNX, Thousand Eyes, and SolarWinds to identify and implement performance improvements
Improve Internet User Experience by securing connectivity with on-premises firewalls (Palo Alto) and cloud-based solutions (Zscaler)
Collaborate with ISPs to meet evolving business requirements and reduce latency for improved network performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field plus 5 years of related experience
Prior experience must include Design and implement data center interconnectivity using Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) to enable Layer 2 extension and support workload migration
Configure and troubleshoot network analytics platforms such as Cisco DNAC to support automation and performance monitoring
Monitor and analyze network traffic using tools like LiveNX, ThousandEyes, and SolarWinds to identify performance bottlenecks and recommend improvements
Design and deploy cloud connectivity solutions using AWS Direct Connect to establish secure and high-performance links between on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
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