BioTechne

Network Engineer

BioTechne$78K — $128K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering and operations.
  • Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and routing/switching protocols.
  • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security configurations.
  • Experience with Aruba networking equipment and solutions.
  • Proficiency with network monitoring and diagnostic tools such as LogicMonitor, SNMP, and Wireshark.
  • Ability to troubleshoot telephony systems and remote access VPN solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and deploy LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN solutions for distributed sites.
  • Administer and optimize Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security policies.
  • Manage Aruba switching and wireless infrastructure across various locations.
  • Implement 802.1X port-based authentication and RADIUS services for access control.
  • Design and enforce network segmentation to enhance security and support zero-trust principles.
  • Operate and tune monitoring tools for network performance and availability.
  • Troubleshoot network incidents and perform root cause analysis, providing tier 2/3 support.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology implementations and network design.
  • Support for professional development and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Engagement in disaster recovery and business continuity planning efforts.
Full Job Description

Pay Range:

$78,100.00 - $128,500.00

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of network systems supporting business operations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align networking capabilities with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and deploy LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN solutions, including routing (BGP) and switching across distributed sites.

  • Administer and optimize Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama), security policies, NAT, and threat prevention features.

  • Manage Aruba switching and wireless infrastructure (ArubaOS-CX, ArubaOS, Aruba Central) across campus and remote locations.

  • Implement and maintain 802.1X port-based authentication and RADIUS services for wired and wireless network access control.

  • Design and enforce network segmentation using VLANs, firewall zones, ACLs, and micro-segmentation to support zero-trust principles.

  • Operate and tune LogicMonitor (and adjacent monitoring tools) for network performance, capacity, availability, and alerting.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents using NetFlow, syslog, packet captures, and SNMP-based monitoring; perform root cause analysis.

  • Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and refresh projects with minimal business disruption.

  • Maintain accurate network documentation, including topology diagrams, IP address management, and configuration baselines.

  • Collaborate with security, systems, and applications teams on infrastructure projects and compliance initiatives.

  • Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning related to network systems.

  • Provide tier 2/3 support and mentor junior engineers and helpdesk staff on networking matters.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering and operations.

  • Strong knowledge of routing and switching, including BGP, OSPF, static routing, route redistribution, STP, VLANs, and VRF.

  • Hands-on experience administering Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama, security policies, NAT, GlobalProtect).

  • Hands-on experience with Aruba switching and wireless (ArubaOS-CX, ArubaOS, Aruba Central, Mobility Controllers, ClearPass).

  • Experience designing and operating network segmentation strategies (VLANs, micro-segmentation, firewall zones, east-west controls).

  • Understanding and ability to troubleshoot and/or support telephony systems (MS Teams, ShoreTel, 8x8)

  • Experience with LogicMonitor (or equivalent platforms such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix) for performance monitoring, alerting, and dashboarding.

  • Proficiency with monitoring and diagnostic tools including SNMP, NetFlow/sFlow, syslog, and packet capture (Wireshark, tcpdump).

  • Experience with VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL) and remote access solutions.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills across the OSI model in distributed, multi-site environments.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry certifications such as PCNSA/PCNSE (Palo Alto), Aruba ACSA/ACSP/ACMA/ACMP, CCNP, or equivalent.

  • Familiarity with cloud networking in Azure, AWS, or GCP (VNets, VPCs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).

  • Exposure to network automation using Python, Ansible, or Terraform.

  • Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and SASE frameworks.

  • Experience working in regulated environments (HIPAA, SOX, PCI, or similar).

Skills & Attributes

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities under pressure.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

  • Self-directed with strong project management and prioritization skills.

  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and occasional after-hours maintenance windows.

Working Conditions

Primarily office with occasional travel to data centers and remote sites for on-site work. After-hours and weekend work may be required during planned maintenance or in response to critical incidents. On call for network issues.

About BioTechne

Bio-Techne Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells life sciences tools, diagnostics, and reagents worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Protein Sciences, Diagnostics and Genomics, and Clinical Controls. The Protein Sciences segment offers proteins and reagent solutions, including cytokines and growth factors, antibodies, immunoassays, biologically active small molecule compounds, tissue culture reagents, and T-Cell activation technologies. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment provides blood chemistry and blood gas quality controls, hematology instrument controls, diagnostic immunoassays, and other bulk and custom reagents for the in vitro diagnostic market. The Clinical Controls segment offers a range of products comprising Thrombin Generation Assays, and quality controls and calibrators for various clinical instruments. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about BioTechne
Size
2,600 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$174.9 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
+14.5%
Revenue
$798.9 million
NASDAQ

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