Network Engineer

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Networking, or related discipline preferred. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.

5-8+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise network infrastructure.

Familiarity with VMware networking and virtualized server environments. Certifications in Cisco networking, Microsoft, and/or VMWare ESXi preferred.

Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and the OSI model.

Strong knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts.

Experience configuring and troubleshooting VLANs, STP, routing, switching, NAT, ACLs, DHCP, DNS, and VPN technologies.

Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment.

Experience supporting enterprise firewalls and site-to-site VPNs.

Experience with enterprise wireless networking.

Experience troubleshooting network connectivity using tools such as packet captures, traceroute, Wireshark, logs, and network monitoring platforms.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and enterprise authentication concepts.

Understanding of network security principles, segmentation, least privilege, and secure remote access.

Ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical problems and work effectively with internal teams, vendors, and telecommunications providers.

Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to participate in after-hours maintenance and support when required.

Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technologies and products independently, using documentation and on line resources.

Manufacturing industry vertical experience preferred.

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Highly self-motivated and directed.

Team-oriented and the ability to effectively work within a collaborative environment.