Technical Lead II, LAN/WAN

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufactureof the highest quality arc welding products, automated joining assembly and cutting systems, and has a global leading position in brazing and soldering alloys.Withover 125years of innovation and service excellence, we are committed to employing talent that will support our strategy to foster innovation, drive growth and provide a first class experience for our customers. Lincoln Electric: we operate to a higher standard to build a better world.

Req. ID: 22280

PURPOSE: This position is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the network infrastructure for the organization's Information Technology.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Provides technical thought leadership and architecture for the LAN/WAN Team. Participates and contributes to continuous improvement activities.
• Specializes in one or more of the following areas of network technologies: Route/Switch, Distribution, Security, Data Center, and/or Wireless.
• Works on complex projects to design, implement, and support production environments and new solutions.
• Engineers, installs, and tests new network infrastructure equipment; including network switches, routers, infrastructure cabling, and wireless LAN equipment.
• Designs and implements physical and cloud-based network security equipment and OT environments.
• Acts to resolve technical issues including network down, intrusion, and performance. Must consistently demonstrate advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Implements monitoring and reporting solutions to manage network performance and availability.
• Assists leadership team in quote preparation, capital requests, and procurement.
• Performs root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation.
• Respond to, troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate network related incidents and problems.
• Keeps current on network technology issues through seminars, publications and self-education on an ongoing basis.
• Direct projects / teams comprised of IT technical experts and business representatives.
• Provide Systems Maintenance request and test plans. This includes making recommendations for standards.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company's 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business or equivalent relevant experience
• 6-10 years of supporting and designing enterprise networks and technologies
• Strong hands on experience with fundamental LAN/WAN/WLAN technologies (Cisco, SD-WAN, etc)
• Solid understanding of network security and monitor its implementation
• Experienced in network design and migrations in large enterprise environments, implementing advanced, complex, secure networks including wireless and remote access
• Proven experience in creating and setting standards for network stability, monitoring, and operations
• Network Segmentation (NAC) experience preferred (multiple vendors)
• Cisco Certifications CCNP or higher a plus, and strong Cisco ISE knowledge preferred
• Highly motivated, self-starter, customer centric, and the ability to work without supervision
• Demonstrates flexibility in responding to unexpected demands. Contributes willingly during emergencies and other necessary situations during and/or after regular work hours. This position requires night and weekend work along with on call rotations

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world. With operations in over 56manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers.As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world's challenges. It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms. Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function:Information Technology
Section: Lincoln Cleveland (US10)

EOE,including disability/veterans

Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
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