The Network Engineer is responsible in providing expert level network troubleshooting and for creating network standards, documenting network environments, and converting business requirements to technical specifications/designs. This position will validate new network solutions through proof of concepts and pilots.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Researches new technology advancements and conduct evaluations focused on optimizing and improving network configuration, performance, capacity, availability, and operational reliability
Plans, designs, implements and documents all network related projects
Defines and maintains technology standards
Establishes and maintains backup and version-control of network configurations
Troubleshoots network designs and make recommendations for system fixes and enhancements
Makes recommendations for leveraging network installations and reducing operational costs
Partners with cross-functional peers from both infrastructure and application teams
Manages hardware/software vendors, service providers and 3rd party partners
Lead network related work for Mergers and Acquisitions
Provides final tier of support for all networking issues including routing, switching, WIFI, and firewall.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in a Network Engineering role in enterprise environment with geographically dispersed locations.
8+ years of specific experience with Cisco Meraki switch/WIFI, Palo Alto NGFW, Infoblox DDI, Cisco ASA, ISR, ASR, Catalyst/Nexus switches, SDWAN and SASE
Mature understanding of EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, Ethernet, DSL, DMVPN, QoS, COS, SNMP, VoIP, VLANS, Subnetting, Supernetting, Trunking, Virtual Networking, IPS, WLAN, WAN acceleration, URL filtering, NetFlow, network monitoring systems, cloud service providers such as MS Azure and OCI.
Extensive experience with supporting and troubleshooting global networks which includes multi-site, high-availability, load-balanced infrastructure solutions (active/active).
Cisco CCNP or related industry certification required

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills.
Work well with others in a team environment.
Self-motivated; self-starter.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

None - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
None - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
None - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
Occasionally - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
None - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
Occasionally - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

Constantly- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
Constantly- Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
Constantly - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
Occasionally - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
None - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
None - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

Occasionally - Up to 10 pounds
Occasionally - Up to 25 pounds
None - Up to 50 pounds
None - Up to 100 pounds
None - More than 100 pounds

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.
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