Network Engineer III

KFC•Louisville, KY

About The Position

We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, engineer, implement, and support network connectivity for corporate offices and the enterprise environment. The role applies network engineering principles to develop and maintain Cisco-based network solutions, assess connectivity and application requirements, and translate business needs into reliable, scalable network designs. Key technologies include Meraki Wireless, BGP, EIGRP, static routing, switching, WAN connectivity, SD-WAN, QoS, AAA, and Azure Cloud. The position also evaluates networking technologies, develops and tests technical changes, and supports implementation and ongoing optimization of network solutions. The engineer supports office deployments, infrastructure refreshes, and other projects; partners with business stakeholders and technical teams; and provides on-call support for high-priority issues. ServiceNow is used to document incidents, changes, and resolution activities.

Requirements

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in network engineering, preferably in Cisco-based enterprise environments.
Hands-on experience designing, configuring, testing, and implementing routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and/or SD-WAN solutions.
Experience assessing network requirements and translating them into technical designs and implementation plans.
Experience with network performance analysis, advanced troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
Working knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP and EIGRP, QoS, AAA, and cloud networking concepts.
Intermediate understanding of ITIL industry standards, best practices, and audit requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Ability to work independently as a remote extension of a larger team and collaborate effectively across technical teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate options and develop practical engineering solutions.
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical recommendations to business and technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Positive, flexible, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach with strong follow-through.
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply new concepts and procedures effectively.
Ability to manage high-stress, demanding situations and handle confidential information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Azure experience is valued.

Responsibilities

Engineer and implement reliable network solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
Design and engineer network configurations and solutions across routing, switching, wireless, WAN, SD-WAN, QoS, AAA, and related technologies.
Assess business, application, and connectivity requirements and translate them into network designs and implementation plans.
Develop, test, document, and implement network changes, including configurations, upgrades, and new capabilities.
Evaluate new and emerging networking technologies and recommend solutions that improve performance, reliability, security, or efficiency.
Analyze network performance and capacity, and optimize the environment for reliability and scalability.
Troubleshoot complex network issues, conduct fault and root-cause analysis, and develop sustainable corrective solutions.
Support network engineering for office deployments, infrastructure refreshes, and other projects and initiatives.
Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to provide engineering guidance and communicate design decisions.
Provide on-call support for high-priority issues and use ServiceNow to document incidents, changes, and resolution activities.