Senior IT/OT Network Engineer

About the role

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. This role is based in Eden Prairie, MN.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the current network infrastructure for the current and future growth of our North American network connecting over 50 locations to a global network.
• Ensure that the organization's computer systems and networks remain secure and reliable while driving the corporate IT Shared Services strategy.
• Provide network-related shared services throughout North America and manage the use of WANs, LANs, WLANs, VLANs, VPN, VoIP, and organization-specific network requirements.
• Balances technical knowledge with network and data infrastructure management while maintaining and monitoring network availability and collecting data to enhance security and reliability.
• Perform duties to ensure the reliability and support of the business systems network for our customers whether internal or external.
• WAN Administration, LAN Administration, Remote Access Administration, and administration of regional network Internet, VPN, and Zero Trust configuration.
• Maintain reliable system performance by actively monitoring error logs and user-reported network issues.
• Conduct regular tests to ensure that the system meets expectations for speed, security, and reliability.
• Work with technicians and administrators to conduct routine system audits, making recommendations to improve reliability and performance.
• Develop and deploy performance-enhancing measures throughout the network.
• Firewall policy creation, Switch management, Manage decisions regarding network upgrades and repairs.
• Understand how different projects interlink and overlap to establish priorities.
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Ensure relevant standards, processes, and regulations are upheld.
• Support the organization’s information security efforts, using best practices and procedures to protect data from intrusion, loss, and corruption.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, manuals, and change logs.
• Perform requirements gathering, business process analysis, and project management tasks as required.
• Act as a point of escalation for the support services team.
• Mentor and develop within the team.
• Occasional travel to branch sites to assist with setups and/or critical issues.
• Onsite, remote, on-call, and emergency support.

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree in Computer Science or MIS, Industry Certification; or combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience managing and troubleshooting large and complex networks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network administration, and related network hardware and software with Fortinet, Cisco, Aruba, etc.
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switch programming (3 years).
• Current industry certifications preferred such as Cisco certified network admin (CCNA), CompTIA Sec+.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (including Visio & Project).
• Able to multitask, adjust to change, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to complete complex projects with minimal to no supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey information to end users both on-site and remote.
• Able to lift, carry, or move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

The full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Pay

The expected salary range is $85,000 - $125,000 per year depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.