Network Architecture & Design
Design and own enterprise network architecture for LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center environments.
Define network standards, reference architectures, and design patterns across business units.
Lead network modernization initiatives include segmentation, resiliency and performance optimization.
Review and approve network designs for new sites, applications, and integrations.
Network & Security Engineering
Design, build, configure, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls across the Water Group.
Define Zero Trust network principles, including least privilege access and micro‑segmentation.
Create and manage firewall policies, NAT, VPNs, segmentation, and security profiles.
Lead firewall lifecycle management, including upgrades, rule optimization, and security hardening.
Routing, Switching & Infrastructure
Design and implement advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Architect and manage Cisco-based network infrastructure (switches, wireless, core networking)
High availability & redundancy
QoS and traffic optimization
Cloud & Identity Architecture
Define secure hybrid connectivity models (site‑to‑site VPN, ExpressRoute, Transit VNet, hub‑and‑spoke).
Ensure cloud network designs follow network isolation, routing control, and secure ingress/egress practices.
Collaborate with Cloud and Identity teams to support secure access and network‑based controls.
Design and maintain secure hybrid cloud architectures supporting manufacturing and corporate systems.
Manage and optimize Azure-hosted servers and cloud-based infrastructure.
Monitoring, Availability & Incident Response
Proactively monitor Azure environments, firewalls, switches, and access points to ensure performance, security, and availability.
Lead troubleshooting and incident response for network and cloud outages, with a focus on minimizing manufacturing downtime.
Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
Participate in on-call or after-hours support for critical incidents as required.
Work with Group Senior Director of Information technology to establish network and cloud security standards, configurations, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and industry best practices.
Partner with IT leadership and cybersecurity teams to strengthen overall security posture.
Provide guidance and mentorship to other IT staff on network and cloud technologies.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Maintain detailed network diagrams, firewall documentation, and configuration standards.
Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to performance, security, and reliability.
Lead infrastructure improvement projects across the Water Group.