Network Engineer

Administers and supports the company’s global data communications network, including design, development, installation, proactive monitoring, optimization, maintenance, and support of all network hardware, software, policies, procedures, and associated systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop fully executable network designs based on concepts, planning, and requirements from Network Architects.
• Ensure all network designs and deployments are fully documented and supportable by the Network Engineering staff.
• Serve as the network subject matter expert for engineering, configuration, deployment, and operational maintenance of technologies including:
  • Azure on-ramp/ExpressRoute
  • Azure subscription networking
  • Campus, Plant LAN, Wireless
  • WAN/SD-WAN
  • Datacenter LAN
• Troubleshoot escalated issues to identify and repair complex network problems for Cloud, WAN, LAN, Voice, Video, Internet connections, and end-user issues.
• Communicate and coordinate network maintenance, operational status, and downtime to users and management following established change management processes.
• Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are supportable, maintain current knowledge of executables, and respond to emergency outages.
• Perform analysis of network needs and contribute to design, architecture, integration, and installation.
• Lead implementation of projects under direction from Network Architects or project leads.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of network standards, configurations, procedures, and cabling layouts.
• Collaborate with internal IT Security and external vendors to integrate network security hardening and compliance into designs and remediation.
• Provide technical mentoring to team members and foster a continuous improvement mindset.
• Monitor and identify network capacity and performance issues to maximize efficiency.
• Perform system and equipment audits.
• Recommend network design changes based on system reviews, test results, monitoring data, and company requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in computer science, information systems, or related field, and experience in a multi-network, multi-protocol environment.
• One of the following:
  • Cisco CCNP certification, or
  • Extensive advanced network routing and switching experience.
• Experience with OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree, and BGP routing protocols.
• Comprehensive knowledge in two or more of the following areas:
  • Cloud (Azure, AWS) networking
  • Routing and Switching
  • Security (Firewalls, Proxy technology)
  • Wireless
  • Data Center
  • Video/Voice
  • SD-WAN
• Experience with Cisco ACI design, configuration, and operations.
• Experience implementing and operating a security architecture securing all corporate enterprise network edges (ingress and egress).
• Experience creating and maintaining network topology, logical flow, and documentation using Visio or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of network QoS methods, markings, and mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated experience resolving issues across networking, telephony, video, security, and wireless domains.
• Experience with Network Sniffers to analyze data and resolve network issues.
• Ability to analyze network performance data, identify trends, and recommend upgrades or modifications.
• Maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with rapid change and competing priorities.
• Excellent customer service orientation and ability to act as a positive solution provider.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical and non-technical information to varying audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco CCIE certification.
• Cisco Central Platform Management experience.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Up to 25% domestic and international travel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
• Requires a favorable motor vehicle report upon hire.
• Availability for 24/7 on-call rotation.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 per year. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including a high-deductible plan with comprehensive coverage and no-cost preventive care.
• Supplemental insurance options: critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental and vision insurance through VSP.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with 2.5% automatic company contribution and 4% company match (if contributing 5% or more).
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and personal time.
• Relocation assistance:
  • Pre-offer acceptance trip to the area.
  • Home-finding trips and temporary housing.
  • Movement and insurance of household goods and personal property.
  • Transport and storage of vehicles and household goods.
  • Assistance with selling a home at the old location.
  • Financial help with breaking a lease, home sale expenses, and new home closing costs.
  • Relocation allowance.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in Mason, MI.