IT Infrastructure Engineer

Rentokil•Memphis, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The IT Infrastructure Engineer (Network Focus) uses fundamental engineering concepts, practices, and procedures to analyze operational data and methods, identify network performance improvement opportunities, and implement robust network infrastructure systems that align with corporate security standards and business objectives. Reporting directly to the Network Manager, this role is a critical network-centric position that handles daily operations and support for branches across North America. The engineer will play a key role in supporting branch office moves, standard network refreshes, and remote remediation projects, ensuring network availability, security, and performance standards are met.

Requirements

Technical Expertise: Experience in implementing and maintaining IT systems is required.
Experience in technical areas such as infrastructure, software development, security, cloud technologies, network routing, switching, and firewall environments are also preferred.
Project Management Experience: Experience in working on technical projects from inception to completion is required.
Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, are required.
Connectivity Troubleshooting: Demonstrated experience resolving basic connection issues, applying logical troubleshooting steps (physical connectivity, DHCP, DNS, IP verification).
3-5 Year’s experience in relevant technology functions.

Nice To Haves

Vendor Experience: Experience in working with IT vendors and service providers is preferred.
Budget Management Experience: Experience in assisting in the management of IT budgets to ensure that projects and initiatives are delivered within budget constraints is preferred.
Ticketing & Collaboration Tools: Prior experience working with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow (strongly preferred) and project management platforms like Jira (preferred).
Industry Certifications: Relevant industry certifications are also be preferred.
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
Relevant certifications and or additional experience maybe be substituted.

Responsibilities

Carries out agreed network operational procedures, including configuring, testing, and maintaining remote hardware such as Aruba switches, access points, and routing devices prior to shipment.
Performs technical analysis of network communication systems, including LAN/WAN/MAN systems, local switches, firewalls, and transmission media to identify performance opportunities.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves network connectivity and access issues escalated from the service desk via ServiceNow.
Coordinates and directs contracted on-site technical vendors across remote branch offices.
Remotely guides technicians on plugging cables, mounting devices, swapping hardware, and executing real-time tests.
Manages configuration schedules and equipment shipments with appropriate lead times, ensuring remote branch offices receive pre-configured access points and network refreshes on schedule without relying on costly overnight shipping.
Monitors the network environment using enterprise tools, proactively responding to performance alerts to remediate connectivity problems before branches experience significant downtime.
Attends daily standup meetings to sync on daily priorities, update ticket progress, and escalate complex network anomalies to senior and principal engineers.
Implements and supports corporate security and standard design templates, ensuring all branch office mergers and acquisitions conform to standard network configuration templates.
Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation of network configurations, systems engineering, and IP addressing schemes.
Logs project tasks and operational time within Jira and ServiceNow.
Supports an on-call rotation and participates in scheduled off-hours/weekend project work to implement network refreshes and relocations without disrupting business operations.

Benefits

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Savings and Retirement
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility