Title:  Senior Network Engineer

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. 

Description:

Sun is seeking a Sr Network Engineer within its US Network Group in New Brunswick, NJ.  The Sr Network Engineer will report into Sr Network Resource/Manager and will be flexible with work hours to co-ordinate across US and India times.  The Sr Network Engineer will have good knowledge of LAN/WAN/Security/VoIP technologies.  The Sr Network Engineer will work with business units and other IT functions to assess, recommend, deploy appropriate solutions for network connectivity and access control and monitor, troubleshoot and resolve any issues.  The Sr Network Engineer will co-ordinate with external vendors for managed services to ensure maximum uptime and stability for the network.  The Sr Network Engineer will also work with global teams on global network and security initiatives.      

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of LAN/WLAN/SDWAN Technologies
• Understanding of Layer2/3 network theories and protocols
• Router/switching configurations, management, and maintenance
• Firewall technologies (Cisco ASA/Firepower/FDM/FMC, Palo Alto, CheckPoint)
• Spanning Tree protocols and troubleshooting
• Routing protocols (EIGRP/OSPF/BGP)
• VoIP technologies including, but not limited to, Cisco Unity Call Manager
• Cisco IOS/NXOS knowledge
• Wireless technologies (Cisco WLC)
• Network Security/NAC/Radius (Cisco ACS/TACACS+/ISE)
• Site to Site VPN configurations and Troubleshooting
• Network monitoring and management tools
• Log debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Cabling (Copper/Fiber)
• Documentation (Visio/Excel)
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of effectively leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex challenges.
• Industry Awareness: Stay current with industry trends, emerging therapies, and advancements in clinical trial methodologies.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative and able to build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Contributes to a team culture that promotes continuous improvement, ownership, professional growth, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Min education
  • 4 year degree in Comp Sci or Network/Net Security related studies and/or
• Min years of experience
  • 10+ years of Networking with a focus on office/manufacturing sites
• CCNA/CCNP/CompTIA Net+ (Preferred, but not necessary)

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.