Lead IT Network Engineer at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Lead Network Engineer for our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will lead the administration of technology by contributing expertise in researching new technologies and while working on network edge and CDN solutions.

Essential Functions

• Provides significant contributions to defining team roadmap and priorities


• Develops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity


• Demonstrates broad understanding of Garmin's business model, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales and Marketing


• Serves as a mentor and provides guidance to less experienced IT Administrators (IT Administrator 1, 2, & 3)


• Researches new technologies and proposes cost effective solutions


• Leads major incident troubleshooting involving multiple disciplines


• Provides innovation within area of expertise


• Facilitates team discussions and meetings


• Recognized as an expert in assigned discipline at Garmin and applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to initiatives


• Contributes input to broader technology solutions outside of discipline


• Serves as a leader of change


• Demonstrates professional maturity through giving and receiving constructive feedback


• Conflict is addressed effectively without appreciable oversight


• Coordinates department level non-project changes


• Defines, documents and communicates technical strategies for the evolution of Network Edge, Edge Compute and CDN solutions


• Influences CDN and Edge Compute roadmaps; Supports and enforces adherence to the technical roadmaps and technical standards through interacting and collaborating with the application teams and product owners


• Leads advanced technical research on new technologies and determines feasibility of team or functional goals/objectives


• Drives business value through innovation, and architect new CDN and Edge Compute solutions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or another relevant field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience


• Outstanding academics with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a small team setting


• Consistently demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Apache Traffic Server


• Experience with Citrix NetScaler, HA Proxy


• Experience with CDN, Edge Networking, Edge Compute, Akamai or CloudFlare technologies.

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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