Network Core & Security System Administrator

Menard•Eau Claire, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Network System Administrator position on the Network Core & Security team will participate in the day-to-day administration, support, and ongoing enhancement of Menard, Inc.’s enterprise network infrastructure. Applicants should have experience or training supporting mission-critical network environments, maximizing system uptime, and maintaining performance. Candidates must be able to work in a secure, mission-critical production-computing environment. The position will be responsible for installing and maintaining networks in corporate, distribution, manufacturing, and retail locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Information Technology or Network related field OR Equivalent work experience
Excellent object-oriented analysis and design skills
Excellent customer service, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent analytical skills for problem determination and resolution
Ability to remain calm and courteous in demanding situations
Ability to successfully negotiate with vendors to provide service to the corporation
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively
Strong proficiency with: Routers and routing protocols (BGP,OSPF,EIGRP)
Switching and layer 2 technologies
Automation Technologies (Python)
IPT and VoIP systems
Network security with firewalls and ACLs
Secure Authentication with radius, TACACS, and two factor authentication
IPsec and SSL VPNs
Protocol problem analysis
Network monitoring (SNMP, NetFlow)
Mobile operating systems (Android, iOS, Windows Mobile)
Cabling standards (Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber optics)
Documentation tools (Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD)
Must work within designated normal office hours assigned or required by work
May be required to work overtime and provide on call support, including weekends and holidays
Relocation to Eau Claire, WI is required

Responsibilities

Participate in the day-to-day maintenance of Menard’s Data Center systems.
Network Segmentation solutions (Firewalls)
Core Routing/Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, Application Centric Networking)
Storage Networking Solutions
User Authentication and Certificate Management
Application Layer Load Balancing (L4-L7)
Provide technical support to Menard’s corporate staff’s network communication and security needs
Provide remote access support for Menards staff and vendors.
Identify, investigate, resolve and document problems
Monitor network uptime, capacity, performance, and security threats.
Configure and maintain network management and IPAM systems
Work with Management and Senior Level Team Members to design complex data center communication, security, and authentication solutions
Implement network equipment and management tools
Support all physical cabling, hardware, and network management tools within the data center environments.
Analyze all aspects of the systems and develop/implement plans to improve items such as utilization, capacity and performance
Keep informed and educated on emerging technologies
Research, evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, protocols and applications in order to meet Menard, Inc.’s business requirements
Develop policy and procedure documentation for new and existing systems
Design, deploy, and maintain a high level of network segmentation companywide.