Network Engineer

At ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving. Founded in Grenoble in 1865, and still headquartered in the city to this day, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation – including the invention of the press stud. Human values have driven our success for over 158 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model of management that empowers employees and puts their wellbeing first. Today we employ more than 8,500 people in 25 countries worldwide. And we’re committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market. Connect your ambitions to a company that cares Working in a close-knit, global team that’s always behind you. You’ll feel valued and respected for your role in the company’s success, at every stage of your journey with us. This role supports business continuity by resolving network-related issues, optimizing performance, enforcing security protocols, and staying current with evolving technologies. It also contributes to organizational knowledge through documentation, training, and collaboration with global teams. You would be working in a matrix organization that fosters empowerment, ownership and collaboration with global communities. Living the culture of servant leadership, two roles at your service: A. Referent - To look after your performance, development, career aspirations and overall well-being at the company B. Community Leader - To manage functional and technical aspect of your daily work Role and responsibilities Administration: •Maintain, optimize, and expand the global network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and network security systems. •Oversee the complete lifecycle of network assets, covering installation, upgrades, patching, replacements, and decommissioning. •Develop and regularly update comprehensive network documentation, including topology diagrams, configuration records, and asset inventories. •Ensure continuous and reliable operation of all network components to support business continuity and performance. •Monitor and analyze network performance metrics to proactively identify issues and support infrastructure evolution. •Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices aligned with organizational policies and IT governance. •Collaborate with global teams to ensure proper rights delegation and adherence to access control protocols. Support: •Manage and resolve network-related service tickets, including incidents, requests, and change activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution. •Maintain and update network support tools such as inventory systems, backup configurations, and monitoring platforms to ensure operational readiness. •Participate in diagnostic and troubleshooting efforts to qualify, analyze, and resolve technical issues across the network infrastructure. •Leverage technical expertise to streamline and document support processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing recurring issues. Maintenance and Security: •Administer network access controls in strict alignment with organizational security policies and compliance standards. •Lead the implementation of network upgrades and enhancements across both hardware and software components to support evolving business needs. •Utilize advanced monitoring tools to assess network usage patterns and proactively fine-tune configurations for optimal performance and reliability. Continuous Improvement: • Proactively recommend enhancements that simplify network architecture, improve maintainability, and increase operational efficiency. • Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and technologies in the networking domain to support innovation and strategic evolution. Education and experience Educational Qualification: • Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Engineering or Technology Specialization: The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong proficiency in the following areas: • Strong knowledge of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, etc.) • Routing, Switching and WLAN environments (Cisco) • Authentication (Cisco ISE – AAA Protocols)• Firewalling (Checkpoint) • Secure Internet Access Solutions (Forcepoint, Cato Networks) • AWS Networking and IaC is a plus • Familiar with network troubleshooting and diagnostic • Knowledge in SDWAN, and SASE concepts Experience : • At least 5 years of experience working in a multicultural environment supporting network services Skills Networking Protocols & Technologies: TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP Routing & Switching Wireless Networking Authentication Systems Firewall Management Cloud Networking Documentation Tools Security & Access Control