Network Engineer I

SunOpta•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America. Job Summary: The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, securing, and supporting SunOpta’s Cisco and Meraki based network infrastructure across corporate and manufacturing locations. This role ensures reliable, connectivity for business applications and cloud services while maintaining strong security and operational resilience. The Network Engineer leads multi‑site LAN/WAN operations, SD‑WAN and VPN connectivity, proactive monitoring, and Tier‑3 troubleshooting. The position also collaborates closely with cybersecurity, IT, operations, and engineering teams to deliver stable, well‑documented network solutions. Experience supporting OT and industrial networking environments is beneficial but not required.

Requirements

3+ years supporting Cisco and/or Meraki enterprise networks
Strong understanding of L2/L3 routing & switching (STP, VLANs, BGP preferred)
Experience supporting multi‑site environments including VPN, SD‑WAN, and cloud connectivity
Familiarity with firewalls (Cisco, Meraki, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Cisco certifications: CCNA required or strongly preferred; CCNP highly desirable
Meraki certifications: ECMS
Experience working in or supporting manufacturing or OT/industrial networks
Hands-on experience with:
Cisco Catalyst switching
Meraki MX/MR/MS/MV
VPN (AutoVPN, site‑to‑site IPsec)
Network monitoring tools (Site 24/7, Meraki Dashboard, DNA Center)
Azure Networking
Understanding of cybersecurity concepts related to networks (Zero Trust & segmentation)
Basic scripting or API experience (Python, PowerShell, Postman, Meraki API)
Experience supporting WAN circuits, SD‑WAN, or DIA links
Ability to support network changes during maintenance windows or emergencies

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support SunOpta’s Cisco and Meraki networks across corporate and manufacturing sites, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and Internet connectivity.
Maintain and optimize Meraki SD‑WAN/AutoVPN and IPsec site‑to‑site VPNs for reliable multi‑site connectivity.
Oversee performance and availability through the Meraki Dashboard and enterprise monitoring tools, serve as a Tier‑3 escalation point for advanced L2/L3 incidents, and conduct root cause analysis.
Ensure network security through the implementation and ongoing management of firewall, segmentation, and VPN policies, collaborating with cybersecurity teams on incident response and compliance initiatives.
Maintain up-to-date network hardware and software with appropriate patches, and coordinate with carriers and vendors to promptly resolve circuit or WAN issues and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
Maintain accurate documentation (network diagrams, configurations, SOPs, asset inventory) and contribute to standards and lifecycle plans.
Coordinate with IT, operations, engineering, and external vendors on new site buildouts, expansions, and upgrades, and actively participate in scheduled maintenance windows.
Provide support for OT and industrial networking related to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and historians, as well as facilitate secure integration between IT and OT.
Contribute to a 24/7 on‑call schedule with the Network Team to provide network support and incident response in emergency situations.
Take and maintain ownership of assigned projects and coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure timely and successful delivery.
Wear PPE when required and perform other duties as assigned.
Use Meraki API / basic scripting to automate configuration, reporting, and monitoring.