Network and Infrastructure Engineer

Avon Technologies PLC•Cadillac, MI

1d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role sits in the EUD and Infrastructure team, which is responsible for the design, implementation and support of Avon’s IT Infrastructure. The Network and Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of systems across all sites and hosting providers. The role manages on-premises and private cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of core IT systems while supporting strategic transformation initiatives. This position works within established standards and architectures, supporting network and infrastructure platforms and collaborating with wider IT teams and business stakeholders.

Requirements

Cisco networking (routing, switching, VLANs, STP)
Understanding of core network services such as DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, and network segmentation
Good grasp of network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, and secure access models (e.g. 802.1X/Cisco ISE)
Proficiency with Microsoft server platforms, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy
Working capability in Microsoft 365 integrations, including hybrid identity, tenant-level configuration and application permissions
Strong capability across virtualisation platforms, including Hyper‑V, VMware, and comparable hypervisors
Understanding of high availability and clustering design across compute and network platforms
Solid grounding in enterprise storage technologies, including SAN/NAS, RAID, replication, and performance tuning
Understanding of backup and disaster recovery design principles, ideally utilising Veeam
Capability in certificate services and PKI, including certificate lifecycle and secure service integration
Understanding of patching, system hardening, and vulnerability management practices
Familiarity with NIST security frameworks and application of controls within infrastructure environments
Awareness of multi-site and global infrastructure considerations, including latency, resilience, and standardisation
Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and performance management tooling
Understanding of ITIL-aligned service management practices
Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Self-motivated and able to prioritise tasks and manage own time efficiently
Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team
Demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset and traits
Technical documentation and presentation to IT and business stakeholders
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

Nice To Haves

10 years+ of working with virtualisation, Windows server and storage technologies
5 years+ of working with Cisco technologies, leading and managing network platforms
3 years+ of Microsoft Cloud experience across M365 and Azure
Experience of working with a multi-national business and regulated environments
Able to develop and contribute to solution designs and implementation
Developing self, individuals and teams
Coaching and mentoring Junior team members

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain network, server, and storage infrastructure
Support delivery of infrastructure solutions across Cisco-based networking environments
Manage and support routing and switching
Implement and maintain network security controls (firewalls, VPNs, NAC / ISE where applicable)
Deploy and support compute platforms (physical servers and virtualised platforms)
Support and maintain enterprise storage solutions (SAN/NAS, replication, performance tuning)
Perform installation, configuration, and commissioning of infrastructure hardware and platforms
Support infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and refresh activities
Ensure patching of servers, network devices, and firmware across all platforms
Maintain infrastructure security posture through updates, hardening, and vulnerability remediation
Provide 3rd line support for infrastructure and network issues
Troubleshoot performance, connectivity, and system-level issues across infrastructure layers
Support high availability and resilience through appropriate design and configurations
Maintain and support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions
Maintain standard builds, configurations, and deployment processes
Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, and performance
Produce and maintain technical documentation (network diagrams, configs, procedures)
Work collaboratively with cloud, security, and application teams
Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives
Operates as part of the Group-wide IT function
Works with IT Directors for each Strategic Business Unit (SBU)
Supports site IT and SBU IT teams to maintain service reliability
Collaborates across IT and business stakeholders
Takes direction from the Director of M365, EUD and Infrastructure
Works within a matrix IT structure
Engages with third-party vendors for support and service delivery
Provides technical guidance and support to engineers and service teams across multiple locations
Engages with third-party vendors and partners for support, delivery, and escalation of infrastructure solutions
Oversee the lifecycle of infrastructure assets (from planning upgrades to retiring legacy systems), and manage vendor relationships and contracts for support and new solutions
Coaching and mentoring Junior team members