Network Engineer - Morrisville, NC

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Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

Our AI Infrastructure & Cloud Services Department is growing its presence at our second global HQ site in Morrisville, NC.

We are looking for a Network Engineer to support global network operations and drive AI-powered innovation in network and security domains.

This position is hybrid at our Morrisville site (3 days per week).

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and operate network solutions across global enterprise environments (data center, campus, and security domains)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues with strong hands-on execution
• Drive continuous improvement of network reliability, scalability, and security posture
• Identify opportunities to optimize operations through automation and process improvement
• Collaborate with global teams (US, China, India, EMEA) on network operations and projects
• Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation and promote knowledge sharing

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or operations
• Strong early-career candidates with practical experience and fast learning ability are encouraged

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience in configuring, troubleshooting, and operating real network environments (not limited to theoretical or lab experience)
• Solid understanding of:
• L2/L3 protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EVPN preferred)
• Network security (firewall, segmentation, zero trust concepts)
• Hands-on experience with some of the following:
• Cisco, Arista, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5
• Experience supporting production or enterprise-scale environments preferred

• Hands-on experience or strong interest in applying AI in network and security operations
• Exposure to or practical experience with:
• AI Agents for troubleshooting, operations, or workflow automation
• LLM-based tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) applied to real scenarios such as network troubleshooting and incident analysis, configuration validation and optimization, security analysis and anomaly detection
• Ability to translate operational challenges into AI-assisted workflows or solutions
• Demonstrated curiosity and continuous learning mindset in adopting emerging AI technologies

• Strong self-motivation and ownership mindset
• Demonstrates continuous learning, especially in networking, security, and AI domains
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in global teams
• Bilingual (English/Mandarin - Chinese)