Network Engineer

constellium•Muscle Shoals, AL

27d

About The Position

The Jr. Network Engineer will work with the Local, Regional, and Global IT Groups to support the lifecycle of corporate, local, and OT Networks to deliver the highest level of availability, performance and security.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent degree is preferred
3+ years of experience in the administration and support of a large enterprise network with the ability to operate in a complex global infrastructure
Ability to isolate and resolve network performance and communication issues to ensure maximum uptime and reliability
Knowledge in the following areas: Cisco Products/Solutions (Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Access Points, ISE, WLAN Controllers, etc.)
VoIP Network Infrastructure Configuration, Microsoft Teams in relation to network setup
VLANs, Trunks, Quality of Service, Policy Based Routing, LAN/WAN, WLAN Connectivity, DHCP, NAT
Static/Dynamic Routing protocols including BGP, OSPF
VPN, IPSec Tunnels
Network/Web proxy servers
Network troubleshooting/tracing tools such as Wireshark
Automated Systems Monitoring (Solarwinds preferred)
Strong documentation and communication skills, Visio experience
Basic Project Management Skills
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Good communication skills and some experience with presenting to a team or group.
Ability to work effectively to perform in a team-oriented, manufacturing environment
Pragmatism to analyze and manage incidents/problems and develop solutions to resolve them
Act as change agent and to facilitate continuous improvement
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment examination, background check, and drug screen
United States citizen or Green Card holder
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Fluent English; Spanish is a plus
Travel up to 20 percent

Nice To Haves

Knowledge on the following Products is a plus Zscaler cloud security services
Checkpoint Security Appliances
SCADA Devices
Cisco DNA
SDWAN

Responsibilities

Assist in the deployment of the network architecture and related roadmaps aligned with the corporate strategy and in cooperation with the global service provider for all North American sites
Manage global and local site network infrastructure troubleshooting, changes, and projects
Provide consulting & expertise to other teams
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Maximize network performance and stability through systems monitoring, resolving network problems and outages, and making improvements to the existing architecture
Monitor trends of systems and plan work to expand needs and capacity or develop enhancements to achieve or exceed business goals
Ensure continuous alignment with business requirements and successful project rollout
Collaborate closely with Local business, Industrial IT, Engineering, External IT teams, and other operational teams to achieve success in a cross functional environment.
Follow all plant policies and practices to ensure safety, quality, and cost objectives are met
Ensure good housekeeping of all work areas
Accurately complete all paperwork and data entry to support job tasks
Manage and Engineer technical solutions in cooperation with the Service Provider for WAN and LAN connectivity
Routers, firewalls, and security
Remote access solution support
Voice over IP
Implement and support enhancement/changes
Perform network assessments and security audits
Produce and maintain design and operational documentation for the network infrastructure
Monitor and test system performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions
Perform network hardware replacement and firmware upgrades
Provide Guidance to internal Stakeholders on implementing infrastructure solutions
Participate in Incident, Problem, Service Request and Change Management
Securing network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access