Associate Lead - Network Engineering  

The Big Picture    

Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 56th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry. 

Sysco employs over 75,000 associates, has 337 smart distribution facilities worldwide and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2025 that ended June 29, 2025, the company generated sales of more than $81.4 billion. 

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations. Sysco LABS’ enterprise technology is present in the end-to-end foodservice journey, enabling the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network and the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer.  

The Opportunity:   

We are currently on the lookout for an Associate Lead - Network Engineering who is responsible for implementing, configuring, and maintaining network infrastructure across the enterprise. This role focuses on hands-on technical work including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and configuration management. The Associate Lead - Network Engineering will work closely with architecture and security teams to ensure operational excellence and will support the stability, scalability, and security of all network services. 

 Responsibilities:   

• Deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise-grade network infrastructure across global data centers and remote sites (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, etc.) 

• Monitoring and optimizing network performance using industry-standard tools to ensure high availability and reliability across diverse time zones 

• Maintaining accurate documentation of network topology, configurations, and operational procedures 

• Troubleshooting complex issues involving routing, switching, firewalls, wireless systems, and connectivity between international locations 

• Executing network changes and updates following change management processes 

• Supporting the administration of Cisco network gear along with Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and F5 solutions 

• Performing firmware upgrades, patches, and configuration changes in line with change management protocols 

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including architecture, security, and cloud operations—to support integrated infrastructure projects 

• Working with vendors and service providers to maintain uptime and support 

• Documenting configuration standards and network diagrams to support scalability and incident response 

• Providing input on network designs and participating in the evaluation of new technologies 

• Ensuring compliance with security standards and assisting in audits or remediation tasks 

 Requirements:    

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field of study; related experience may be considered in lieu of required formal education 

• 5–7 years of experience in network engineering, including configuration, troubleshooting, and support of enterprise networks 

• Professional Industry Certifications in areas of Network infrastructure, such as CCNP, CCIE 

• Industry Certifications in Networking, Cyber, wireless, telecom, or other infrastructure areas will be an advantage 

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms (Catalyst, Nexus) 

• Experience with configuration and support of Cisco and/or Juniper routers and switches 

• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark) and firewall administration (e.g., Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA) 

• Experience with load balancer configuration and troubleshooting (F5 LTM/GTM) and wireless networking (e.g., Cisco, HP/Aruba) 

• Strong knowledge of IP addressing and protocols: IPv4/IPv6, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP, port-channeling, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF 

• Experience with network change and incident management processes 

• Familiarity with SD-WAN and basic cloud networking concepts (AWS/GCP/Azure) 

• Experience with network monitoring and packet analysis tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow) 

• A solid understanding of global WAN technologies, VPN, and remote access infrastructure 

Benefits:    

• US dollar-linked compensation     

• Performance-based annual bonus     

• Performance rewards and recognition     

• Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes     

• Paid birthday leave    

• Team engagement allowance     

• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance Cover - extendable to parents and in-laws     

• Overseas travel opportunities and exposure to client environments     

• Hybrid work arrangement    

Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.