Senior Network Engineer

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. ​ For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.  But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world.  Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential. Position Summary The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and governance of global network infrastructure, connectivity services, and transformation initiatives. This role provides technical leadership across enterprise networking, SD-WAN, network security, cloud connectivity, OT/industrial networking, and managed services supporting manufacturing, R&D, laboratory, and corporate environments. The position partners with business stakeholders, site IT teams, cybersecurity teams, vendors, and service providers to deliver secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective network solutions with minimal business disruption. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Architecture & Engineering • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, internet, cloud connectivity, and secure remote access solutions. • Develop architecture standards, technical blueprints, deployment frameworks, and operational documentation. • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve performance, security, resilience, and operational efficiency. • Lead technical design reviews and provide engineering guidance for complex network initiatives. Network Transformation & Project Delivery • Lead regional network modernization projects, including SD-WAN deployments, carrier transitions, technology refreshes, and security enhancements. • Develop migration strategies, implementation plans, testing procedures, rollback plans, and operational handoff documentation. • Coordinate deployments, dependencies, risks, schedules, and stakeholder communications. • Deliver projects within approved scope, budget, and timelines while minimizing business impact. Operations, Reliability & Service Management • Ensure the stable and resilient operation of network services across business-critical sites. • Lead troubleshooting, incident escalation, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning. • Review performance, availability, and capacity metrics, driving continuous service improvement. • Govern network changes and maintenance activities in accordance with established change management processes. Vendor, Commercial & Financial Management • Manage telecommunications carriers, managed service providers, and infrastructure vendors. • Monitor supplier performance against SLAs, contractual obligations, and delivery milestones. • Support technology evaluations, contract renewals, vendor reviews, service transitions, and terminations. • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and investment planning activities. Security, Risk & Compliance • Implement network security controls aligned with corporate cybersecurity standards and industry best practices. • Support Zero Trust, network segmentation, secure remote access, and OT security initiatives. • Participate in risk assessments, audits, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities. • Identify oper