Manager, Network Archietecture and Engineering

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT

THE ROLE
Manager, Network Architecture and Engineering is a global technology resource, solutions architect, and individual contributor role that reports to the Director, Global Network Services. In this role you will be responsible for developing optimal solution architectures, designing, implementing and transitioning services supporting the SC Johnson global network environment, ensuring maximum uptime and security for the overall business. You will oversee assigned projects with execution in the network and security domain, cross-functional groups of SC Johnson Architects/Engineers, and coordinate with Managed Network and Security Service Operations (MNS and MSS) with hands‑on intervention providing escalation support in an engineering capacity.

Key capabilities for this role will include strong knowledge of cloud-based networking services (primarily Azure and Prisma Cloud), deep skills in general network technologies in a complex global enterprise and applied knowledge of "Zero Trust" network security model under a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework. A sound understanding of IT‑OT network models is highly desired.

This is a full time onsite role in Racine, WI.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mastery of firewall and perimeter network security appliances with a focus on Palo Alto Prisma Cloud.
• Assist in owning the overall network architecture and engineering portfolio (WAN, LAN, WLAN, etc.) to ensure optimum service uptime for the Business, including governing principles for network and security design and deployment.
• Participate and collaborate in Management of assigned projects requiring a network resource and delivering per planned and agreed to dates including the analysis of technical needs, requirements, and the state of the network infrastructure design, integration, and operations.
• Contribute to the Strategic Network Project Portfolio and ensuring necessary hardware, software, and related tools are provided for successful delivery of the Network Technology Roadmap.
• Act, contribute and collaborate as a liaison to the Global Information Security team regarding the global network security posture, policies, and procedures, as applied to solutions, products, and designs in the infrastructure domain.
• Continuously update and improve skills and networking knowledge through training, self‑study and genuine curiosity.
• Ensure the network just works, and automated monitoring, detection, and response when it doesn't.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the Network, Cloud, Security Architecture/Design and Engineering domain in a global environment
• Technology certifications strongly preferred, including Palo Alto (Prisma Cloud / Prisma Access), Microsoft Azure Security, or equivalent cloud security certifications.
• 5+ years network engineering experience in the following areas:
  • Cisco routing, switching and wireless technologies.
  • Security protocols and paradigms, including IAM, segmentation, ZTNA, etc.
  • Data Center infrastructure solutions:
    Cisco (R&S), F5 (LTM, APM, ASM), Palo Alto (NGFW + IDS/IPS functions), Firemon, Infoblox (DDI), Cisco ISE, Campus LAN, and WLAN solutions, also implemented on Cisco products, network segmentation and access control in remote offices.
• 5+ years network architecture experience, including solutions analysis, design, deployment, and operationalization in the following areas:
  • Firewalls and related perimeter security appliances
  • Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solutions
  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions (Zscaler, Prisma Access, Netskope)
  • Programming/scripting languages and frameworks knowledge and experience, in support of automation (Python, Ansible, etc.)
  • Networking on Private Cloud / Hybrid Cloud / Public Cloud, inclusive of integration of solutions across these platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Zero Trust Solutions (SASE, SWG, etc.)
  • Demonstrated collaboration with a cross‑functional architecture forum

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Additional experience in one or more of the following which includes solutions analysis, design, deployment, and operationalization:
  • Data Center Automation & Orchestration
  • IaaS (mainly) / PaaS & SaaS (desirable)
  • Virtualization in the network, security, and overall infrastructure space
  • Industrial Technology (Operations Technology), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
• Experience leading and supporting agile teams (Net Dev Ops characteristics - desirable)
• Broad understanding of infrastructure design and…