Network Engineer (Platform Engineer II – support and lifecycle Focus)

Milwaukee Tool•Menomonee Falls, WI

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support and modernize our global enterprise network environment. This role focuses on providing reliable network services across routing, switching, firewalls, wireless platforms, and general infrastructure support. You will also play a key role in hardware lifecycle management, ensuring timely refresh, replacement, and modernization of large volumes of network equipment across the enterprise. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with enterprise routing, switching, wireless platforms, and firewall technologies.
Experience supporting large-scale network environments with significant hardware footprints.
Understanding of network security principles, segmentation, and best practices.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with experience conducting Root Cause Analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automation or scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.).
Familiarity with distributed or hybrid cloud networking concepts.
Experience with structured lifecycle management processes and asset tracking.
Understanding of ITIL change management practices.

Responsibilities

Provide operational support for enterprise network platforms including switching, routing, firewalls, VPN, and wireless systems.
Support enterprise wireless platforms through configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, and analytics.
Diagnose and resolve complex network incidents, performing detailed Root Cause Analysis when needed.
Assist with the design and implementation of network enhancements aligned with architectural and security best practices.
Develop and execute test plans to validate network changes and deployments.
Provide limited SD‑WAN support as needed for routing policies, monitoring, and branch connectivity.
Manage lifecycle activities for a large inventory of network hardware, including switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and related infrastructure devices.
Coordinate planning and execution of hardware upgrades, refresh projects, and decommissioning efforts across multiple locations.
Maintain accurate documentation of inventory, lifecycle stages, and platform dependencies.
Collaborate with procurement teams, logistics, and field resources to ensure seamless deployment and transitions.
Identify opportunities to improve network reliability, automation, documentation, and operational processes.
Contribute to long‑term platform strategies that support modernization and growing business needs.
Stay current with emerging networking technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
Participate in solution design and delivery for network-related initiatives.
Work closely with global and cross‑functional teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong working relationships across IT and business units.
Create and maintain detailed documentation including network diagrams, standards, lifecycle plans, and troubleshooting guides.
Support change control processes and ensure accurate configuration management.