About the role

Aplyr's Quick Take

This role is for a Networking Engineer focused on routing and switching, primarily handling network operations, troubleshooting, and incident management. You'll work independently to identify and resolve network issues, automate processes, and manage connectivity across various environments, including cloud. It's an individual contributor role with on-call responsibilities.

Good fit

Ideal candidates have several years of experience in network engineering, particularly with Cisco technologies and cloud connectivity. A proactive, analytical mindset and the ability to work independently are crucial for success.

Worth noting

The role requires on-call shifts, which may not suit everyone. There's a strong emphasis on automation and documentation, indicating a need for both technical skills and process-oriented thinking.

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

Major Responsibilities:

Independently identify gaps in network operations and design, document, and maintain SOPs.
Own network incidents end-to-end including investigation, root cause analysis, remediation, and post-incident documentation.
Troubleshoot complex WAN, LAN, and data center issues with minimal guidance.
Act as a primary on call / shift engineer during night and rotation shifts.
Proactively identify risks, recurring issues, and operational inefficiencies.
Convert manual tasks into automated workflows and scripts.
Deploy, and manage WAN connectivity between data centers, remote sites, and cloud environments.
Configure and optimize Cisco routers, switches, and interconnects for data center and enterprise networking.
Work on telecom circuit provisioning and troubleshooting, including MPLS, DIA, and SD-WAN solutions.
Manage cloud connectivity solutions (e.g., Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, Google Cloud Interconnect).
Perform end-to-end troubleshooting for WAN, LAN, and data center connectivity issues.
Monitor network health and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
Work closely with other network teams, security teams, and cloud teams to ensure seamless connectivity.
Maintain detailed documentation on network topology, configurations, and interconnects.

Skills and Competencies:

Ability to work independently without reliance on pre-defined SOPs.
Proven experience creating operational documentation.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a root-cause mindset.
Hands-on scripting and automation experience (Python, Ansible, PowerShell).
Hands-on experience in enterprise networking focused on WAN, data center interconnects, and cloud networking.
Expertise in Cisco networking solutions, including routers (ASR/ISR), switches (Nexus/Catalyst), and SD-WAN technologies.
A very strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VRFs, and QoS is a must.
Experience working with telecom providers for circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and escalation management.
Hands-on experience in data center networking, including spine-leaf architectures and EVPN-VXLAN is a must.
Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and direct cloud interconnect services.
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment supporting critical operations.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Corporate

Aplyr's read

Magna International is a powerhouse in automotive manufacturing, attracting talent across engineering, logistics, and production with its global reach and innovative projects.
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What's promising

•Strong global presence with facilities in over 25 countries.
•Diverse product portfolio spanning automotive systems and contract manufacturing.
•Commitment to innovation with significant investment in R&D.

What to watch

•Highly competitive industry with pressure on margins.
•Dependence on automotive market cycles affects stability.
•Complex global operations can pose logistical challenges.

Why Magna International

•One of the few automotive suppliers offering complete vehicle assembly.
•Employee ownership model encourages a vested interest in company success.
•Extensive in-house capabilities from design to manufacturing.

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About Magna International

Magna International

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Magna International is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers, and manufactures a diverse range of automotive systems, assemblies, modules, and components, as well as provides contract manufacturing services.