Work Location Type: Remote
About Grainger:
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $121,500.00 to $202,500.00.
Rewards and Benefits:
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position details:
We are seeking a Senior Staff Network Engineer to join our team, bringing extensive expertise in network engineering and network security to lead our Network Access Control (NAC) initiative and demonstrate advanced AWS networking knowledge. You will drive the design, implementation, and optimization of secure, scalable network architectures, mentor team members in NAC and cloud technologies, and actively engage with the tech community to influence adjacent domains, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
You will:
- Lead Network Access Control Initiative: Oversee the development, deployment, and management of NAC solutions to ensure robust network security, access control, and compliance with industry standards.
- AWS Networking Expertise: Architect and optimize AWS-based network environments using AWS Cloud Services, leveraging VPCs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateways, Route 53, and other AWS networking services, with a focus on application scaling and capacity planning.
- Network Security: Design and implement advanced network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure access controls, to protect infrastructure and data.
- Network Design and Optimization: Develop and maintain high-performance, secure, and scalable network infrastructure, utilizing infrastructure automation and containerization technologies to support critical applications and services.
- Troubleshooting and Incident Response: Diagnose and resolve complex network and security issues through network troubleshooting and log analysis, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance across on-premises and cloud environments.
- System Monitoring and Observability: Implement and manage observability tools and system monitoring solutions to proactively identify and address potential issues, enhancing service availability and reliability.
- Mentorship and Team Development: Mentor and guide team members, fostering their growth in NAC solutions, AWS cloud networking, network security, and scripting languages through knowledge sharing, hands-on training, and collaborative projects.
- Tech Community Engagement: Actively participate in the tech community through conferences, forums, or open-source contributions, collaborating with and influencing adjacent domains such as cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and DevOps.
- Collaboration and Leadership: Partner with security, DevOps, and application teams to align network strategies with business goals, leveraging Linux administration and disaster recovery expertise to drive cross-functional initiatives and influence best practices.
- Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain detailed network and security documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and policies, while ensuring adherence to security and regulatory standards.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 10+ years of network engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on advanced network security and AWS networking. Relevant experience may substitute for any degree or certification requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs) and security frameworks.
- Experience with NAC solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, or similar) and network security tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
- Advanced proficiency in AWS Cloud Services, including VPC design, subnetting, security groups, NACLs, and hybrid cloud connectivity, with skills in application scaling and capacity planning.
- Hands-on experience with network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto), software-defined networking (SDN), and containerization technologies.
- Proficiency in network troubleshooting, log analysis, system monitoring, and observability tools (e.g., OpenSearch, Grafana, Datadog).
- Strong skills in infrastructure automation, scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), Linux administration, and disaster recovery planning.
- Certifications (preferred but not required): AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent. Equivalent
- Demonstrated engagement in the tech community, such as speaking at industry events, contributing to open-source projects, or collaborating with professionals in cybersecurity, cloud, or DevOps
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
