Network and Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Cadillac, MI | Business Unit: Avon Protection

About the role

This role sits in the EUD and Infrastructure team, responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Avon’s IT Infrastructure. The Network and Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of systems across all sites and hosting providers, managing on-premises and private cloud infrastructure. The position ensures high availability, performance, and security of core IT systems while supporting strategic transformation initiatives. This role works within established standards and architectures, supporting network and infrastructure platforms and collaborating with wider IT teams and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network, server, and storage infrastructure
• Support delivery of infrastructure solutions across Cisco-based networking environments
• Manage and support routing and switching
• Implement and maintain network security controls (firewalls, VPNs, NAC / ISE where applicable)
• Deploy and support compute platforms (physical servers and virtualized platforms)
• Support and maintain enterprise storage solutions (SAN/NAS, replication, performance tuning)
• Perform installation, configuration, and commissioning of infrastructure hardware and platforms
• Support infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and refresh activities
• Ensure patching of servers, network devices, and firmware across all platforms
• Maintain infrastructure security posture through updates, hardening, and vulnerability remediation
• Provide 3rd line support for infrastructure and network issues
• Troubleshoot performance, connectivity, and system-level issues across infrastructure layers
• Support high availability and resilience through appropriate design and configurations
• Maintain and support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions
• Maintain standard builds, configurations, and deployment processes
• Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, and performance
• Produce and maintain technical documentation (network diagrams, configs, procedures)
• Work collaboratively with cloud, security, and application teams
• Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee the lifecycle of infrastructure assets (from planning upgrades to retiring legacy systems)
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for support and new solutions
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and service teams across multiple locations
• Engage with third-party vendors and partners for support, delivery, and escalation of infrastructure solutions
• Coach and mentor junior team members

Requirements

• Cisco networking (routing, switching, VLANs, STP)
• Understanding of core network services such as DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, and network segmentation
• Good grasp of network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, and secure access models (e.g., 802.1X/Cisco ISE)
• Proficiency with Microsoft server platforms, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy
• Working capability in Microsoft 365 integrations, including hybrid identity, tenant-level configuration, and application permissions
• Strong capability across virtualization platforms, including Hyper-V, VMware, and comparable hypervisors
• Understanding of high availability and clustering design across compute and network platforms
• Solid grounding in enterprise storage technologies, including SAN/NAS, RAID, replication, and performance tuning
• Understanding of backup and disaster recovery design principles, ideally utilizing Veeam
• Capability in certificate services and PKI, including certificate lifecycle and secure service integration
• Understanding of patching, system hardening, and vulnerability management practices
• Familiarity with NIST security frameworks and application of controls within infrastructure environments
• Awareness of multi-site and global infrastructure considerations, including latency, resilience, and standardization
• Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and performance management tooling
• Understanding of ITIL-aligned service management practices

Qualifications

• Desirable: 10+ years of working with virtualization, Windows server, and storage technologies
• Desirable: 5+ years of working with Cisco technologies, leading and managing network platforms
• Desirable: 3+ years of Microsoft Cloud experience across M365 and Azure
• Experience working with a multi-national business and regulated environments
• Able to develop and contribute to solution designs and implementation

Skills

• Good communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks and manage own time efficiently
• Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Developing self, individuals, and teams
• Demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset and traits
• Technical documentation and presentation to IT and business stakeholders

About Avon Technologies

We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (“CBRN”) protection, we do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mentorship Program
• Supplemental plans
• Company-paid life and AD&D
• Medical/Dental/Vision

Pay

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cadillac, MI is $100,000 to $140,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, and education.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.