The Network Engineer is responsible for the daily operations, security, maintenance and configuration of all Routing, Switching, SDWAN and Wireless devices throughout the North American corporate network. In this role, you will partner with the Technical Services/Infrastructure group to ensure all mission-critical networking systems and applications are available and functioning at all times.
You Will:
- Manage a large LAN/WAN environment (1000+ devices) that includes deploying, configuring and maintaining Routers, Switches, APs, Wireless Controllers and SDWAN Appliances.
- Troubleshoot all routing and switching issues that arise during day-to-day operations.
- Oversee wireless networks, access points and controllers along with corresponding wireless Control/Management software.
- Maintain the company-wide SDWAN environment.
- Work with the Internal Security Team to perform regular security audits and take corrective action(s).
- Handle tickets escalated from the Help Desk in a timely manner.
- Coordinate activities with the users and development staff to effectively implement systems.
- Review requests for changes to existing systems and resulting system modifications; monitor progress and verify system modifications are complete.
- Partner with the IT Department and other functional units to research, define, and implement new technologies.
You Have:
- Minimum of five (5) years of Network Engineer experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of the BGP routing protocol, including understanding of Path Selection metrics, route redistribution, and route maps.
- Extensive experience with:
- Cisco IOS and IOS-XE
- Rapid Spanning Tree, REP, Flex Links, HSRP, SPAN/RSPAN
- Cisco Nexus (NX-OS9k seris)
- VPN, ERSPAN, Config-Sync, and Jumbo Frames
- Cisco CCNA or CCNP preferred.
- CompTIA Security+ preferred.
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