Network Engineer

Summary

The Network Engineer is responsible for the comprehensive analysis, design, installation, configuration, maintenance, and repair of our global network infrastructure and application components. Their duties encompass a diverse range of tasks, including evaluation, maintenance, installation, and training, all aimed at ensuring optimal computer network performance to meet both company and user satisfaction. They play a pivotal role in providing guidance, information, and recommendations on network configurations and installations across all sites, including multiple plants.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of industry innovations and emerging technologies to maintain current knowledge of products, services, and market dynamics.
• Collaborate closely with cybersecurity experts to design and implement robust security policies.
• Collaborate closely with the automation engineers and technicians to onboard new industrial devices, and troubleshoot communication issues of existing devices.
• Fully participate in the construction, configuration, and documentation of the network infrastructure.
• Ensure strict adherence to network standards and service level objectives.
• Design and offer technical support for Azure data center networking.
• Lead large-scale projects from inception through completion.
• Provide network management and support in retail store settings.
• Cultivate peer relationships and promote inter-team collaboration within the IT department.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, IP Routing, Switching, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.
• Configure and install vendor network appliances as required by the business.
• Develop, implement, and administer plant/process Ethernet networks comprising devices from Hirschmann, Palo Alto, Cisco, and others.
• Manage Storage Area Networks (SAN) switching infrastructure, including application-specific equipment.
• Supervise the administration of systems and servers related to the network to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of services to authorized users.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned by management.
• Participate in an on-call rotation
   

Requirements

• Solid technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Minimum of three years of experience in managing enterprise network infrastructure from top-tier vendors is required.
• Experience in Cisco Nexus and Catalyst series switches is required.
• Proficiency in wireless networking technologies, particularly with Cisco Wireless and Meraki platforms. 
• Working knowledge of public cloud networking technologies (Azure, AWS).
• Working knowledge of full-stack SDWAN appliances, specifically Versa and Meraki platforms. 
• Working knowledge of Cisco ISE platform is required. 
• Understanding of dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and VPN technologies is required. 
• Strong understanding of Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and UTM devices is required.
• Possession of current CCNP, CCDP, or CCIE certification in routing and switching is a plus.
• Experience managing network infrastructure within manufacturing or retail environments is a plus. 
• Ability to effectively translate technical topics into business language, both written and verbal, is important.
• Strong team player with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask in an enterprise business environment is necessary.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.
• Visa Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.