Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Data Center Network Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking a Data Center Network Engineer to lead network product selection and design for their Enterprise Data Center environment. This role involves consulting with customers, creating network documentation, and providing technical support for network products and processes.
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Responsibilities
Consult with Hosting/Storage customers to understand their Enterprise Data Center network connectivity requirements and recommend network designs/solutions
Create network design and process documentation in various formats (Visio drawings, spreadsheets)
Evaluate, compare, recommend network product offerings and Bill of Materials (BOM) creation
Provide technical analysis/support for competitive evaluation (RFQ) of supplier products/offerings
Document and update network standards for Enterprise Data Center Networks (DCLAN)
Provide technical consulting/support to Planners for Network Refresh projects (Cisco L2/L3 and ACI switches)
Monitor software updates/bugs/security patches (Cisco NXOS, ACI, NCS, etc.); implement approved code updates
Manage Lab network infrastructure – including setup, teardown, configuration and supporting network connectivity requests from other Lab users
Perform Lab Testing & Certification of DCLAN network products, designs, hardware, software code updates, refresh processes, etc. and create associated Runbooks to guide Planners and Operations during implementation
Provide technical guidance/mentoring and training to network Planners
Provide Day 2 support for new deployments and Incident Escalation Support (as required)
Evaluate and enable network monitoring tools/features and match to requirements for proactive/reactive monitoring and alerting and enhancement of troubleshooting capabilities
Design, configure, and maintain Network Time Protocol (NTP) systems
Design, configure, and maintain Terminal Server Devices
Design, configure, and maintain Cisco NCS DWDM optical transport systems (e.g., NCS 2000/4000 series)
Develop and document procedures for Cisco NCS DWDM optical network maintenance and repair
Perform testing and validation of Cisco NCS DWDM optical technologies in a dedicated lab environment
Support GRC (security) controls review process for DCLAN owned records
Qualification
Required
In depth knowledge and significant experience working with Cisco NXOS, ACI and Fabric (Leaf-Spine) topologies
In depth knowledge and significant experience working with L2/L3 switch technologies
In depth knowledge and significant experience working with Ethernet switching (1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, 400G)
Knowledge and experience working with basic networking and IP protocols including LACP (VPC, MLAG)
Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for network switching/routing and optical issues
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Visio, Excel and SharePoint applications
Strong project management skills, organization skills, personal discipline, interpersonal relationship skills and communication skills (written and oral)
Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or related technical field.5-8 years of relevant industry experience desired
Preferred
Experience supporting networks inside an Enterprise Data Center environment
Experience with hardware and code certification in a Lab environment
Experience with analysis of bugs and security vulnerabilities
Experience working with Cisco Nexus Dashboard product (or equivalent network monitoring tools)
Experience with network DevOps, scripting, coding
Knowledge of routing protocols (ex: OSPF, BGP, static, ISIS)
Knowledge of basic network security controls (ex:Firewalls, ACLs, Contracts, etc.)
Knowledge of DNS and load-balancing technologies
Knowledge of Virtual Hosting solutions (ex: OpenShift Virtualization, VMWare)
Knowledge of server, storage and mainframe technologies
Knowledge of structured cabling best practices
Experience working closely with network suppliers such as Cisco, Arista, Juniper for product evaluations
Strong process mindset – ability to follow and create effective and sustainable processes
Experience performing network upgrades, expansions, and hardware refresh
Experience supporting hardware/software upgrades
Ability to ensure compliance with operational standards and security policies
High standards for quality; attention to detail
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage several projects at the same time
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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