Network Engineer 2

About ITT:

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. 

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions.Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Position Summary

The Network Engineer II plays a key role in ensuring the operational health, reliability, security, performance, and modernization of ITT's global network and communications infrastructure. Under the direction of the Manager of Network Operations & Delivery, this role is responsible for the administration, support, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise networking and network security services across ITT's global environment.

As part of a high-performing global team, this individual supports the platforms, tools, and processes that enable secure and reliable connectivity for users, applications, manufacturing facilities, cloud services, data centers, and business partners worldwide. This includes the lifecycle support of network infrastructure and services, including but not limited to deployment, configuration management, monitoring, troubleshooting, security hardening, technology refreshes, and comprehensive documentation. The role requires close collaboration with infrastructure, security, cloud, application, service desk, and business-aligned IT teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective network services.

A successful candidate is perpetually curious, highly accountable, technically proficient, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. They are highly driven, customer-focused, capable of balancing multiple active priorities, and approach tasks with thoughtful planning and operational discipline. They demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and modern network services that support ITT's global business operations.

Essential Responsibilities

- Executes Enterprise Network Services team objectives supporting global networking, network security, voice, connectivity, and cloud networking platforms. - Administers enterprise network infrastructure including routing, switching, wireless networking, firewalls, voice, and cloud connectivity services. - Provides ongoing operational support for global network environments to ensure secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective service delivery. - Implements and maintains network configurations and security controls within regulated environments in accordance with established architecture, cybersecurity, and compliance standards. - Implements changes, upgrades, migrations, and retirements of network infrastructure, security platforms, and communications systems. - Partners with infrastructure, security, cloud, and business stakeholders to deliver network transformation and modernization initiatives. - Supports network projects and deployments supporting compliance requirements, infrastructure lifecycle activities, and business growth objectives. - Identifies opportunities to improve policies, standards, and operational processes and recommends enhancements to strengthen service delivery. - Ensures network security and compliance standards are enforced and takes corrective action when deficiencies are identified. - Participates in disaster recovery and business continuity testing as required. - Resolves incidents, service requests, and escalations related to enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, voice, security, and communications services. - Supports network automation and operational improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and reliability. - Identifies opportunities to improve network reliability, performance, security, and operational effectiveness through standardization and automation. - Provides global support for the following platforms and technologies: o Cisco routing, switching, and wireless networking infrastructure o Palo Alto firewalls, VPN, and network security technologies o Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and network access control services o Microsoft Teams Telephony and enterprise collaboration connectivity o Azure networking and hybrid cloud connectivity services o SolarWinds monitoring, observability, and reporting platforms - Expectations of the role include but are not limited to: o Manage enterprise network infrastructure and communications platforms. o Support LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, firewall, voice, cloud, and remote access services. o Maintain secure and highly available network services supporting global business operations. o Perform troubleshooting across networking, security, cloud, voice, and connectivity domains. o Implement configuration changes to ensure secure, standardized, and reliable infrastructure environments. o Participate in network automation and operational efficiency initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve service quality. o Participate in network security, compliance, segmentation, and modernization initiatives. o Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business integration projects. o Be a team player and participate in an on-call rotation. - Additional responsibilities as assigned by department leadership.

Position Requirements

• College Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of experience; OR 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by applicable U.S. Government regulations due to access to systems and information within ITT's CMMC-regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of enterprise networking technologies including LAN, WAN, WLAN, routing, switching, and network architecture.
• Hands-on experience supporting Cisco networking technologies including Catalyst and related routing, switching, and wireless platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise firewalls and network security technologies; Palo Alto Networks experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting VLANs, routing, switching, IP addressing, subnetting, and network segmentation.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN technologies, WAN connectivity, and enterprise connectivity solutions.
• Working knowledge of network access control technologies; Cisco ISE experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting enterprise DNS, DHCP, IP address management, and network services platforms.
• Experience supporting secure remote access and site-to-site VPN solutions.
• Familiarity with enterprise voice technologies; Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and Microsoft Teams Calling experience are preferred
• Experience with network monitoring, observability, performance management, and reporting platforms such as SolarWinds.
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and Microsoft Azure networking is a plus.
• Working knowledge of network security concepts including segmentation, secure access, and least-privilege network access.
• Experience supporting network infrastructure upgrades, lifecycle refreshes, migrations, and deployment activities.
• Familiarity with Operational Technology (OT) networking and industrial network segmentation within manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting is a plus.
• Experience working in enterprise environments supporting distributed users and sites.
• Curious growth-oriented mindset, eager to be challenged to learn and develop skills that benefit peers, customers, and business stakeholders

Competencies / Traits

• Recognizes when alternative technical solutions are required and proactively engages IT management and business partners to drive improvements to network services and operational effectiveness.
• Effectively collaborates across global, cross-cultural teams and actively builds working relationships across technical and non-technical groups.
• Shares information proactively, coordinates work across teams, and promotes a collaborative, team-oriented delivery model.
• Delivers solutions aligned with approved enterprise standards and industry best practices, ensuring requirements for security, risk, scalability, performance, resiliency, and maintainability are met. Escalates non-standard requirements appropriately.
• Leverages existing platforms, tools, and knowledge bases, operating within defined governance and policy frameworks.
• Builds trust through clear communication, transparency, and consistent delivery of reliable results that support business needs.
• Takes ownership of work quality and demonstrates accountability for outcomes and follow-through.
• Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats, adapting messaging for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates strong documentation skills and contributes to maintaining operational standards, network diagrams, and knowledge bases.
• Conducts technical research and quickly absorbs new information to resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Presents ideas clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
• Maintains strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Works effectively in team-oriented, collaborative environments with a strong sense of accountability.
• Self-directed and proactive, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Performs effectively under pressure and maintains composure during critical incidents, outages, or high-priority situations

Additional Information

• Standard U.S. business hours.
• Participation in an on-call rotation to support critical incident response as needed.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when required to support global operations or major incidents.
• Flexible working hours required to accommodate global time zones and scheduled collaboration with international teams.
• Must carry a company-issued smartphone 24x7 for escalation and incident response purposes.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing system monitoring and administrative tasks.
• Regular use of hands and fingers for computer operation, including keyboard, mouse, and endpoint/device interaction.
• Ability to lift and transport moderately heavy equipment such as laptops, desktops, network equipment, and peripheral devices when required.
• Travel of up to 20% may be required to support projects, deployments, remote sites, infrastructure upgrades, or site-specific initiatives.

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Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual salary range is from $77,200.00 to $115,400.00, plus benefits & incentive plan