Senior Network Engineer 2 - Data Center Services

Senior Network Engineer 2 - Data Center Services | Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., is driven by a dynamic technology team of 2,300+ professionals delivering innovative solutions to 1,400+ stores and 200,000+ associates across 8 states. From IT security and platform engineering to architecture, software development, and infrastructure, we offer career opportunities at every level—internships through technical leadership. Join a company consistently ranked among Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" and help us build more than great subs—build the future of technology at Publix. The Network Engineering Data Center Services team is responsible for the configuration, support, and management of Routing/Switching, and DDI (DNS/DHCP/IPAM) technologies. Location: Flexible Hybrid (Lakeland, FL) Work Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds—collaborate in person and innovate remotely.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Flexibility: Work remotely when you need focus time and join us onsite for high-impact collaboration and brainstorming sessions.
• Operational Efficiency: Ensure technology solutions support efficient workflows and enable automation to improve operational effectiveness.
• Cutting-Edge AI Projects: Drive innovation in AI platforms, integrating advanced tools and frameworks to solve complex business challenges.
• Empowered Culture: We value autonomy, creativity, and continuous learning—your ideas shape the future of technology in our organization.

Your Impact:

• Management and configuration of Cisco Nexus and Catalyst data center infrastructure
• Support and administration of Software Defined Networking (SDN) elements, including VXLAN and VMware NSX
• Provide operational support to include problem-determination, resolution, root cause analysis, and future mitigation
• Perform analysis of network security needs and contribute to design, integration, and configuration of networking hardware and software
• Coordination and implementation of software upgrades and hotfix installations to support business requirements
• Participation in a Tier-3 support escalation and on-call rotation is required
• Engage in cross functional collaboration with engineering teams and application owners to drive project success

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Business, or other analytical disciplines, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in an IT Engineering discipline or related IT Engineering function
• Experience with data center networking support and troubleshooting spine/leaf, NDFC, NSX, and VMware
• Knowledge of a wide variety of networking components including Cisco Routers, Switches, MPLS, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF
• Successful and proven track record of leading large-scale projects
• Extensive background in the design, planning, and implementation of complex networks with the ability to learn quickly
• Knowledge of network security standards, system hardening best practices, and vulnerability remediation
• Experience with network management platforms and products
• Participation in a Tier-3 support escalation and on-call rotation
• Willing to work evening and overnight hours based on project needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing a Spine/Leaf network fabric using Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
• Familiarity with VMware VCF, NSX, and DFW
• Experience with enterprise DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management
• Knowledge of DNS best practices to include securing of enterprise services
• Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages (Ansible, Python, Terraform, etc.)
• Proficiency with networking tools including Splunk, Wireshark, CA Spectrum, change management and ticketing systems
• Understanding of networking security and firewall policy
• Support experience with cloud-based applications
• Certifications related to core technologies

Frequency of Pay: Monthly

Minimum Base Pay: 8,835

Maximum Base Pay: 13,255

Potential Annual Pay with Bonus: 114,855 - 172,315

Year End Bonus: As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month's extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

Benefits Information:

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

Travel Frequency: 0%

Address: 333 E Lemon St

City: Lakeland

State: Florida

Zip Code: 33801-5006

Additional Information: Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

Facility: Lak Publix Technology Hub 2 - B033

Job Category: Publix Technology