Sr Network Solutions Engineer

Company Description

Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide!

The world’s biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations.

At T5, our success is fueled by our team. With over 400 engineers, technicians and professional staff, we’re proud to foster an inclusive culture of excellence and progression that’s dedicated to serving our customers

-Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans

-Battle-Tested Leadership Experience

-100% Data Center Focused

-Owner-Operator Mindset

The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, security, monitoring, and ongoing support of network infrastructure supporting T5 data center operations and critical facility systems.

This position provides technical ownership and support for networks connecting Operational Technology (OT) and facility management platforms, including Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), environmental monitoring, physical access control, surveillance, and other systems necessary for the safe and reliable operation of T5 data center facilities from construction phase through operational phase up to external certifications.

Network Engineer works closely with Data Center Construction, Operations, Facilities Management, Information Technology, Information Security, engineering teams, customers, vendors, and third-party service providers to maintain secure, resilient, highly available, and properly documented network environments.

• Network Engendering Infrastructure
• Install, configure, administer, and support networks and network devices such as switches, routers, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, VPNs, etc. in support of ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 and PCI DSS.

Data Center Operational Technology

• Provide network engineering and technical support for Operational Technology and facility systems, including:
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
• Environmental and facility monitoring systems
• Physical Access Control Systems
• Video surveillance and security systems
• Power, cooling, UPS, generator, and related monitoring platforms
• Data center infrastructure monitoring and management systems
• Other network-connected facility and operational equipment

Network Monitoring and Performance

• Monitor network traffic, bandwidth utilization, latency, packet loss, interface errors, device health, environmental conditions to ensure optimal performance, availability, reliability, and minimal downtime.

Network and Operational Technology Security

• Implement, maintain, and oversee technical security controls protecting data center networks, operational systems, infrastructure, and associated data.
• Support vulnerability management activities involving network and OT systems, including vulnerability identification, risk assessment, remediation planning, patch coordination, and validation.

Vendor and Remote Access Management

• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, manufacturers, integrators, and service providers.
• Ensure third-party remote access is appropriately authenticated, authorized, segmented, monitored, and restricted to required systems and services.

Incident Response and Troubleshooting

• Respond to network outages, performance degradation, cybersecurity events, and other incidents affecting data center operational systems and assist with containment, investigation, recovery, and restoration activities following security incidents.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

• Participate in the development, implementation, maintenance, and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans for critical network and operational systems.

Change and Configuration Management

• Develop implementation plans, technical procedures, testing criteria, risk assessments, validation procedures, and rollback plans for significant network changes.
• Maintain standardized network device configurations and configuration baselines.

Documentation and Asset Management

• Develop and maintain accurate network architecture and topology diagrams. Ensure emergency network changes are documented and reviewed in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventories of network equipment, including manufacturer, model, serial number, location, IP address, firmware version, warranty, and lifecycle status where applicable.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Maintain appropriate records necessary to support troubleshooting, security reviews, compliance assessments, and audits.
• Assist with technical risk assessments involving new and existing network and operational systems.
• Document identified risks and participate in developing appropriate remediation or risk-treatment plans.
• Work with IT Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure new systems and significant changes receive appropriate security review prior to implementation.

Technical Support and Collaboration

• Serve as a technical resource to provide technical guidance regarding network architecture, connectivity, cybersecurity, and operational requirements for Data Center Construction, Operations, Facilities Management, IT, Information Security, engineering teams, and other teams.
• Participate in project planning and technical reviews for new data center facilities, expansions, system replacements, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of emerging networking technologies, cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, vendor advisories, and industry practices relevant to data center and OT environments.

Travel Requirements:

• There will be travel associated with this position as required to perform the job duties. All business-related travel will be reimbursed per T5’s standard expense guidelines and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• 7-10 years of demonstrated professional experience administering and supporting enterprise network environments.

• At a minimum, the Network Engineer should have
• Experience supporting network infrastructur within data centers, critical facilities, industrial environments, or other high-availability environments.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and Layer 2/Layer 3 network architecture.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, ACLs, and related network technologies.
• Knowledge of network security principles including segmentation, least privilege, secure remote access, authentication, and defense in depth.
• Experience with network monitoring, logging, configuration management, and troubleshooting tools, syslog, SNMP, NetFlow or similar traffic analysis technologies.
• Experience with vulnerability management, configuration hardening, security monitoring, and incident response.
• Experience working within formal change management, configuration management, and incident management processes.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks or standards applicable to enterprise and Operational Technology environments.
• Familiarity with API calls and implementation standards and AI communication principles.

The successful candidate should possess:

• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and management.
• Ability to travel to data sites and install physical devices as needed.
• Ability to evaluate technical risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to balance cybersecurity requirements with operational availability requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple technical issues and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive technical and business information.

Relevant professional certifications are preferred but not required and may include:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• GIAC or other cybersecurity/OT security certifications
• Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Cisco, or comparable network/security vendor certifications
• Other relevant network, cybersecurity, data center, or Operational Technology certifications
• Equivalent demonstrated experience may be considered in place of certifications.