Network Engineer

Midmark Corporation•Versailles, OH

About The Position

Responsible for implementing, administering, maintaining, and supporting the organization’s LAN, WAN, telecommunications, and related network infrastructure. Supports the availability, performance, security, and resiliency of network services through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement. Works under minimal supervision and serves as a technical resource for enterprise network operations. The role includes designing, configuring, installing, maintaining, and supporting network infrastructure and related technologies; monitoring network health and capacity; collaborating with Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams to resolve issues; and supporting security, disaster recovery, business continuity, and resiliency solutions. The Network Engineer also contributes to infrastructure projects, documentation, technology evaluations, operational automation, and a 24x7 on-call rotation, including after-hours support. Provides technical leadership and mentoring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, networking, or a related field, and typically five or more years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise networking concepts and operations, including routing, switching, WAN technologies, VPNs, firewall concepts, and network security fundamentals.
Working knowledge of networking hardware and software such as Cisco UCS, Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, firewalls, Citrix NetScaler, and MPLS/SD-WAN.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network and telecommunications issues.
Strong understanding of network monitoring, performance analysis, and capacity management practices.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while supporting enterprise network services.
Ability to document and follow technical procedures, standards, and operational processes.
Ability to work remotely to resolve issues and coordinate with multiple locations, including international sites, as required.
Ability to participate in 24x7 on-call support rotations.
Strong analytical skills for network troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
Working knowledge of network monitoring tools, automation practices, and emerging AI-enabled operational technologies.

Nice To Haves

Network and/or security certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, install, maintain, and support LAN, WAN, telecommunications, and related infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, cabling, ISP services, SD-WAN/MPLS, and associated technologies.
Implement and maintain network standards, policies, procedures, and operational best practices.
Monitor network health, performance, capacity, and availability; identify issues and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams to troubleshoot incidents, restore services, and improve network performance and security.
Perform lifecycle management, including software upgrades, patching, hardware refreshes, validation, and decommissioning.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, operational procedures, and support knowledge resources.
Support implementation and testing of network security, disaster recovery, business continuity, and resiliency solutions, including VPNs, firewalls, and segmentation.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring operational tasks and improve service delivery using network management and automation technologies.
Evaluate and recommend network technologies, tools, and enhancements aligned with business requirements and industry best practices.
Participate in infrastructure projects, after-hours support activities, and a 24x7 on-call rotation while supporting adoption of automation and AI-enabled operational technologies.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring.