Network Operations Engineer

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

A Wireless Engineer designs, implements, and maintains wireless communication networks. This includes tasks like designing wireless network layouts, configuring hardware and software, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring network security and performance. They will be involved in developing new wireless technologies and optimizing existing ones. 

The main focus of this position will relate to support, design and maintenance of the Cisco wireless environment, but other duties will include the routine maintenance and support of SDWAN, switching and data centers for nVent’s 120+ locations globally.

What You Will Experience In This Position

• Network Design and Implementation:

Designing and implementing wireless network infrastructures technologies. nVent Management Company primary uses Cisco hardware and software to support its network infrastructure. A deep familiarity in Cisco products beyond wireless will benefit the candidate in this position.

• Hardware and Software Configuration:

Configuring and managing Cisco network hardware (e.g., routers, switches, access points) and software (e.g., network management systems). 

• Global Support, Troubleshooting and Maintenance:

Diagnosing and resolving network issues, performing routine maintenance and firmware upgrades, and ensuring network stability and performance of nVent’s 120+ locations globally.

• Security Management:

Implementing and maintaining security protocols to protect the wireless network from unauthorized access and threats. Follow nVent security protocols to maintain a secured wireless network.

• Performance Optimization:

Monitoring network performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to optimize speed and efficiency. Discuss wireless performance with business leadership to identify tactical and strategic direction for wireless technology.

• Documentation and Reporting:

Create documentation for network configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and performance reports.

• Staying Current:

Keeping up-to-date with the latest wireless technologies, trends, and security best practices. 

In addition to these core responsibilities, Wireless Engineers may also be involved in:

• Developing custom wireless applications, conducting site surveys and RF analysis, working with various wireless technologies like Bluetooth, Zigbee, and other emerging technologies and managing and mentoring other team members. 

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in supporting wireless platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco technologies.
• Fully bilingual.
• Knowledge of Cisco SDWAN are preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications

• The Cisco certifications are not a requirement but are preferred for this position with either a CCNA, CCNP or CCIE.

We Have

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
• Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.