About this Specialist , Infrastructure Engineering role at MSD
Job Description
Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.
As a member of the WAN Connectivity team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and design of our Company’s Global Data Network with a primary focus on WAN Network Strategy, Architecture, and Design. This role requires a highly skilled individual with subject matter expertise in Global Network Architectures. The candidate must interface globally and have deep experience in the design, development and support of global network solutions.
Primary job responsibilities include:
Design, develop and evolve our Company’s Global WAN strategy.
Research, architect, and introduce Next Generation Network Solutions based on industry trends.
Provide Tier-3 expert support of our Company’s Global Network.
The individual must have the technical and leadership skills to engineer and deliver these services worldwide.
Lead global discussions with stakeholders over requirements and demand.
Required Experience and Skills:
High School Diploma
4 years of experience with Global Network Infrastructure and Design.
Expert knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
Advanced knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (Velocloud).
Advance knowledge in TCP/IP protocol stacks.
Good understanding of Network Security and Cloud (AWS, Azure, DMZ, SASE, etc.).
Familiar with automation, monitoring and reporting tools such as or similar to (example LogicMonitor, Ansible, Glueware, NetBrain).
CCNP level certifications/knowledge.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent English written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to work in high pressure dynamic environment and independently prioritize work.
Ability to continually acquire new skills.
Ability to accomplish objectives while working collectively with the Global team, IT divisional teams, country IT departments and business teams.
Demonstrates both tactical as well as strategic thinking and creative problem solving.
Desired Experience and Skills:
Deep knowledge of Network Automation solutions.
Deep Knowledge of VPN methods such as DMVPN, IPSEC, GRE and SSL.
Advanced knowledge of performance based routing.
Good knowledge of Switching, Wireless, Load Balancing, Data Center Technologies.
Exposure to NFV technology.
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Required Skills:
Automation, Availability Management, Capacity Management, Change Controls, Configuration Management (CM), Data Center Technology, Design Applications, Global Networks, Infrastructure Engineering, IT Service Management (ITSM), Network Automation, Network Infrastructures, Project Engineering, Software Configurations, Software Development, Solution Architecture, System Administration, WAN OptimizationPreferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$87,300.00 - $137,400.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
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09/12/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
