Senior Network Engineer - Data Center Services

Overview

Description Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., is driven by a dynamic technology team of 2,300+ professionals delivering innovative solutions to 1,400+ stores and 200,000+ associates across 8 states. From IT security and platform engineering to architecture, software development, and infrastructure, we offer career opportunities at every level—internships through technical leadership. Join a company consistently ranked among Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and help us build more than great subs—build the future of technology at Publix.

Team/Scope The Network Engineering Data Center Services team is responsible for the configuration, support, and management of Routing/Switching, and DDI (DNS/DHCP/IPAM) technologies.

Location Flexible Hybrid (Lakeland, FL).

Enjoy the best of both worlds—collaborate in person and innovate remotely.

• Hybrid Flexibility:
  Work remotely when you need focus time and join us onsite for high-impact collaboration and brainstorming sessions.
• Operational Efficiency:
  Ensure technology solutions support efficient workflows and enable automation to improve operational effectiveness.
• Cutting-Edge AI Projects:
  Drive innovation in AI platforms, integrating advanced tools and frameworks to solve complex business challenges.
• Empowered Culture:
  We value autonomy, creativity, and continuous learning—your ideas shape the future of technology in our organization.

• Management and configuration of Cisco Nexus and Catalyst data center infrastructure
• Support and administration of Software Defined Networking (SDN) elements, including VXLAN and VMware NSX
• Provide operational support to include problem-determination, resolution, root cause analysis, and future mitigation
• Perform analysis of network security needs and contribute to design, integration, and configuration of networking hardware and software
• Coordination and implementation of software upgrades and hotfix installations to support business requirements
• Participation in a Tier-3 support escalation and on-call rotation is required
• Engage in cross functional collaboration with engineering teams and application owners to drive project success

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Business, or other analytical disciplines, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in an IT Engineering discipline or related IT Engineering function
• Experience with data center networking support and troubleshooting spine/leaf, NDFC, NSX, and VMware
• Knowledge of a wide variety of networking components including Cisco Routers, Switches, MPLS, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF
• Successful and proven track record of leading large-scale projects
• Extensive background in the design, planning, and implementation of complex networks with the ability to learn quickly
• Knowledge of network security standards, system hardening best practices, and vulnerability remediation
• Experience with network management platforms and products
• Participation in a Tier-3 support escalation and on-call rotation
• Willing to work evening and overnight hours based on project needs

• Experience managing a Spine/Leaf network fabric using Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
• Familiarity with VMware VCF, NSX, and DFW
• Experience with enterprise DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management
• Knowledge of DNS best practices to include securing of enterprise services
• Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages (Ansible, Python, Terraform, etc.)
• Proficiency with networking tools including Splunk, Wireshark, CA Spectrum, change management and ticketing systems
• Understanding of networking security and firewall policy
• Support experience with cloud-based applications
• Certifications related to core technologies

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot…