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Network Engineer

empirical foods, inc. · Dakota Dunes, SD
Category Engineering
Type FULL TIME
Posted 1mo ago
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Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

Join our IT team as a Network Engineer where you'll architect and maintain the critical infrastructure supporting our multi-site operations.

About the Role

This position is 100% on-site at our Dakota Dunes, SD facility. The hands-on nature of managing our physical infrastructure, operations, and multi-site connectivity requires your presence on-site.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize our multi-site network infrastructure including but not limited to routers, switches
  • Firewall administration and change management.
  • Keep our Data Center and Enterprise networks running at peak performance through proactive monitoring and rapid troubleshooting.
  • Lead network security initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Collaborate with our IT Helpdesk to resolve complex network challenges.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative solutions to the team.
  • Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of enterprise routing and switching concepts, protocols, and best practices.
  • Experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network infrastructure in a multi-site environment.
  • Hands-on experience administering and supporting firewall technologies, including security policies, access controls, and traffic management.
  • Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex network connectivity and performance issues.
  • Understanding of network security principles and their application within an enterprise environment.
  • Ability to analyze network traffic, troubleshoot outages, and perform root cause analysis.
  • Experience documenting network configurations, procedures, and infrastructure changes.
  • Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and respond effectively to operational and project-related needs. Demonstrated Competencies
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, both in verbal and written form with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills and technical troubleshooting.
  • Planning and organizational skills.
  • Demonstratable record of project management achievements.
  • High level of ambition and motivation for success, be results oriented, results driven, and self-starter. Physical

Requirements

  • Must have regular and punctual attendance.
  • This position requires walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing, and lifting.
  • Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs. Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in a network engineer or equivalent role. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Network Administration, Information Technology, or similar field is preferred. #ZR