Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Network Administrator
Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Industry Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, Network +, etc.) are a plus
Proficient in network design and architecture in a multi-site environment
Responsibilities
Maintain operation of all Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks
Manage firewalls and remote access solutions
Create and maintain network architecture documentation
Oversee wireless environments and fiber channel for storage
Coordinate wiring changes with maintenance departments
Monitor and maintain Wide Area Network circuits
Ensure network security in collaboration with the security department
Benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with company-match contribution
Paid holidays and time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee assistance plan for counseling and resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a Sr. Network Engineer. With minimal supervision and general direction, the Network Engineer will maintain the operation of all Local Area Networks and the Wide Area Network. This position will architect new solutions for increasing efficiencies, reducing costs, increased security, and/or scalability. Introduce new technology as appropriate for keeping the Sonaca North America network current with industry. While performing all duties and responsibilities, the Network Engineer will always model Sonaca North America values and principles and act in a manner consistent with the Sonaca North America Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Solution and maintain the operation of all Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks including all routers and switches.
Solution and maintain firewalls, including the remote access solution
Create and maintain network architecture documentation, standards and procedures
Solution and maintain wireless environments
Solution and maintain fiber channel environment for storage
Coordinate all wiring changes (line drops, terminations, etc.) with plant maintenance departments or general managers
Solution and maintain the Wide Area Network circuits through the Service Provider(s)
Solution and maintain Internet solution(s)
Solution and maintain web filtering
Coordinate, solution and maintain network security with security department
Solution and maintain metrics of system/network performance, network/system monitoring
Maintain logs of all network outages and cause of these outages, Root Cause Analysis
Assist with other IT related issues/projects as required
Knowledge of Cisco telephony, Cisco and Juniper switching and routers, Palo Alto firewalls and Meraki wireless
Experience with SD WAN technologies preferably with Aruba SD WAN an asset
Experience with HPE Clearpass for NAC would be considered an asset.
Travel Required
Yes, 15% of the time
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent training and experience
Minimum 5 years' experience as Network Administrator
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Industry Certifications are a plus (CCNA, CCNP, Network +, etc.)
Network design and architecture in a multi-site environment
Network monitoring, metrics, and troubleshooting
Network documentation, drawings, inventory
Wireless networking at an enterprise level
Network security at an enterprise level
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to work in a high stress environment with multiple changing priorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated
We take care of our people.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan - for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance
Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an "at will" basis and may be terminated at any time.
