Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

The Senior Network Engineer plays a critical role in enabling this growth by leading the resilience, security, and evolution of DP World's enterprise and data center network infrastructure. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure network solutions align with business strategy, security standards, and operational excellence.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

SENIOR TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP & OWNERSHIP

• Act as a Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) across one or more network domains including LAN, WAN, Wireless, Security, SD-WAN, VoIP, and Data Center networking
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex network solutions, ensuring designs are secure, resilient, scalable, and aligned with DP World standards and business requirements
• Own technical decision-making, including design choices, risk assessment, and solution quality, within the scope of assigned initiatives
• Partner with Network Architects to define, implement, and enforce global network standards, best practices, and reference architectures
• Mentor and guide Network Engineers through design reviews, configuration validation, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing

PROJECT DELIVERY & ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

• Lead and deliver complex, high-impact network initiatives, including large site launches, major refreshes, migrations, and modernization programs
• Govern network solutions across the full lifecycle: architecture, design, proof of concept, procurement, implementation, testing, and operational handover
• Lead proof-of-concepts and technical evaluations of new technologies, vendors, and solutions to support continuous improvement and future-state network strategy
• Ensure accurate and high-quality network documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks are maintained

OPERATIONS, SUPPORT & GOVERNANCE

• Act as a Level 3/4 escalation point for complex incidents and service degradations, performing deep root cause analysis and driving permanent corrective actions
• Perform and oversee network patching, maintenance, and configuration changes in accordance with approved change management and control processes
• Actively participate in and influence Change Advisory Board (CAB) activities, presenting changes, articulating risk, and defending technical decisions when required
• Ensure compliance with DP World security, incident, change, and problem management frameworks

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & COLLABORATION

• Drive continuous improvement in network automation, monitoring, observability, and operational efficiency
• Manage and contribute to vendor relationships, including procurement support, lifecycle management, and contract evaluations
• Collaborate closely with Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, Applications, and regional IT teams to ensure integrated and customer-focused outcomes
• Support on-call and after-hours activities as part of a defined rotation, including limited weekend change support when required

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7–10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience in large, distributed environments
• Proven experience influencing technical direction and mentoring peers
• Expert-level experience with Cisco routing, switching, and wireless
• Strong experience with SD-WAN, firewalls, and network security architecture
• Proven experience designing and supporting data centers and large campus networks
• Deep understanding of routing protocols, network segmentation, and high availability design
• Extensive experience with change management and enterprise ITIL processes
• CCNA Certified and CCNP or equivalent professional-level certification required
• CCIE or equivalent expert-level certification strongly preferred
• Professional-level firewall certifications (Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Check Point) strongly preferred, with demonstrated hands-on design and policy governance experience
• Demonstrated experience designing or implementing network automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions (e.g., Python, Ansible, APIs), with a focus on scalability and operational efficiency
• Experience designing and supporting hybrid enterprise and cloud network connectivity, including secure integration with public cloud platforms

Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

ABOUT DP WORLD

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief. By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.