Empirical Foods is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping us reach the next level by designing, building, and optimizing our network infrastructure. Key responsibilities include configuring and maintaining various network technologies, performing daily network operations, and analyzing network performance to ensure optimal uptime.
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At empirical foods we solve big problems with new thinking. At every step we design it, build it, continually optimize it, and the empirical IT team is no different. We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer who has the passion to help us reach that next level.
Join our dedicated team! Position is required to work on-site at our Dakota Dunes, SD office, based on eligibility relocation assistance may be provided.
- Configure, install and maintain various network technologies for a multi-site environment such as, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, VoIP, VPN, dark fiber, WAVE Circuits.
- Perform daily network operations ensuring the Data Center and Enterprise network are functioning at peak performance.
- Perform network maintenance and system upgrades which includes service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configuration.
- Monitor and analyze network performance, identify and troubleshoot network issues, and implement solutions to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
- Analyze and interpret network traffic and workload to maintain 99.999% uptime.
- Provide consistent and effective solutions in areas related to congestion, infrastructure upgrades, and routine troubleshooting.
- Manage on-going network security as well as ensure proper setup and configuration. Identify areas of weakness and recommend resolution.
- Stay current with the latest trends and standards in industry, bringing forward solutions.
- Assist our IT Helpdesk to resolve issues related to network.
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Advanced Cisco background in WAN/LAN & wireless as well as L2/L3 maintenance monitoring strongly preferred.
- Practical knowledge of Fortinet platforms, such as FortiGate Firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiCloud strongly preferred.
- Experience with Network Access Control systems such as Cisco ISE
- Strong practical knowledge of troubleshooting, routing, and switching protocols, such as BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, STP, TCP/IP, IP Sec, and Multicast.
- Experience with the following areas is a plus
- Control/OT Networks, Cisco DNAC leveraging SDA, SolarWinds HCO Enterprise, Cisco Phone Systems and QoS, Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, Access Points and Wireless LAN Controllers.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, both in verbal and written form.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and technical skills.
- Demonstratable record of project management achievements.
- High level of ambition and motivation for success, be results oriented, results driven, and self-starter.
- 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.
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Network Administration, Information Technology, or similar field is preferred.
Location Position is required to work on-site at our Dakota Dunes, SD office, based on eligibility relocation assistance may be provided.
Schedule Weekend work required.
Travel Some travel is required.
Department Information Systems
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