Network Engineer - Costco Travel Job at Costco Wholesale in Seattle

Overview Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Costco emphasizes a family, employee-centric atmosphere and a culture focused on service to employees and members. Costco Travel IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment undergoing exciting transformation efforts as we build the next generation retail environment. The Network Engineer is responsible for maintaining, building, and operating Costco Travel’s global wired and wireless networks. They provide local and remote network access, routing, switching, DNS, firewall, global WAN, cloud transit, and load balancing services to Costco Travel’s locations, including data centers, call centers, and campus/regional offices. This position performs analysis and other tasks necessary to configure, implement, and maintain Costco Travel network infrastructure, working closely with Infrastructure Architects to ensure adherence to technical, compliance, and security best practices. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply and explore opportunities to reimagine their career within the company. Responsibilities Collaborates with the Infrastructure Architects to develop strategies and direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies. Collaborates with the Infrastructure Architects to translate technical requirements into low-level network designs. Collaborates with the Infrastructure Architects to plan and recommend network hardware, systems management software, and architecture. Configures and maintains physical and virtual network infrastructure such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. Implements and maintains wireless infrastructure for corporate locations. Analyzes network capacity and availability to meet networking requirements while maintaining a secure environment. Configures and maintains tools for network monitoring, reporting, performance, and troubleshooting. Handles Tier 3 support and escalations for troubleshooting of network infrastructure. Collaborates with the Infrastructure Architects to implement networks that comply with security and compliance requirements such as PCI and HIPAA. Assists in identifying root cause of network operational issues and implements mitigations. Implements and configures network security products including stateful and next-generation firewalls. Creates, implements, and maintains automation scripts for network configuration and management using automation tools such as Python, Ansible, and Git. Creates network diagrams and documentation. Leads and/or participates in RFPs/RFIs, PoCs, lab testing, and validation. Implements and configures network infrastructure services such as 802.1X, NAC, IPSEC VPN, RADIUS, NTP, SD-WAN, IPAM, monitoring, and logging. Participates in 24x7 on-call rotation. Works closely with Infrastructure Architects to analyze network capacity and plan for growth and improvement proactively. Qualifications Required Minimum 5 years’ networking experience supporting complex medium to large enterprises. Minimum 5 years’ experience with networking technologies (Fortinet, Arista, Aruba, Checkpoint). Strong troubleshooting skills to isolate network faults. Thorough understanding of the OSI model and IPv4 protocol suite. Knowledge of security best practices, procedures, and compliance. Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs. Occasional travel may be required to data centers and other locations. CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or Arista Certification. Recommended Network+ Certification. Fortigate Certification. Checkpoint Certification. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Required Documents Cover Letter Resume California applicants, please review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. Costco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to IT-Recruiting@costco.com. Pay Ranges Level 1 - $85,000 - $110,000 Level 2 - $105,000 - $135,000 Level 3 - $130,000 - $160,000 Benefits Costco offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/hearing, disability and life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and other benefits to eligible employees. Location and Employment Details Costco is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If hired, proof of authorization to work in the United States is required. Some positions may not be sponsored for work authorization. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr