Network Services Engineer Senior

Boise Cascade Company•Boise, ID

17h

About The Position

The Network Services Engineer Senior participates in the design, operation, and optimization of Boise Cascade’s network infrastructure. This role ensures reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity across all business locations, leads network projects, and works with a team of network professionals to support organizational goals.

Requirements

College Degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function

Nice To Haves

Typically, more than 7 years of experience in related job function
May require professional certification

Responsibilities

Ensure network reliability, performance, and security, proactively monitoring and resolving issues
Oversee network-related projects, upgrades, and expansions to support business growth
Develop and enforce network policies, standards, and best practices
Collaborate with IT and business units to align network solutions with operational needs
Prepare and present network performance metrics and status reports to leadership
Lead incident response and root cause analysis for network outages or security events
Assist in the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrastructure to ensure minimal downtime during outages or emergencies
Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation including topology diagrams, configuration standards, IP address management, and operational procedures
Lead network infrastructure projects from conception through implementation, including upgrades, migrations, and new site deployments while managing timelines and resources
Design and implement network segmentation strategies, VLANs, and access control lists to support organizational security requirements and regulatory compliance
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and corporate policies
Evaluate and recommend emerging network technologies including SD-WAN, software-defined networking, cloud connectivity, and automation tools to enhance capabilities
Design, implement, and support secure network connectivity for cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), ensuring integration with on-premises and hybrid architectures
Work with cloud providers and internal teams to optimize cloud networking, including virtual networks, VPNs, and inter-cloud connectivity for scalable enterprise workloads
Implement and manage network monitoring and management tools to provide real-time visibility into network health, performance, and security events