Associate Network Engineer

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Headquarters, KY

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About The Position

The Associate Network Engineer will evaluate, plan, implement, and support basic network systems for multisite operations. Supports standards for low-latency networks in high-traffic retail and omnichannel environments. Provide resolution of intermediate network problems.

Requirements

• Design, execute and report on systems/service tests to ensure that an application functions as specified in the requirements.
• Determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making.
• Adopt solutions to automate and manage multiple applications and functions within an organization.
• Manage and administer wide area networks (WANs).
• Proficiently navigate and manage cloud-based infrastructure, including virtual machines, networks, storage, and services.
• Understand, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Applies concepts of knowledge / skill and requires guidance but not constant supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required
• Maintain system/service and information security, integrity, compliance and continuity.
• Proficiently use and troubleshoot a wide range of IT hardware, software, and network systems to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
• Review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required.
• Develop and execute architectures, policies and practices in order to manage the information lifecycle needs of an organization.
• Utilize systems and tools to support categorizing and classifying data and information.
• Utilize the appropriate modeling tool(s) to diagram the requirements from data and state changes, process and process improvements, as well as use cases and user stories.
• Understand, evaluate, use, and engage with digital technology and information, as well as create and share digital content, while being aware of essentials like safety, privacy and ethical considerations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automation scripting (e.g., Python/Ansible/Terraform) for multisite network provisioning.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of architecture blueprints for related systems.
• Complete operational tasks, data management, incident logging, reporting, systems monitoring, systems testing, and disaster recovery to support the day- to-day infrastructure and networks.
• Support others by performing prescribed design activities using existing procedures.
• Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
• Perform routine website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.
• Support collection of business requirements using document analysis and workflow analysis to express requirements clearly and succinctly.
• Explore and develop a basic understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.
• Support implementation of required security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption, monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
• Provide fault isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.
• Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats.
• Involves working independently.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide flexible response to network outages or urgent incidents to maintain operational continuity.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level