OT Network Systems Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering • Eden Prairie, MN

77d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is: 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant ENR (Engineering News Record) top 500 firm. We have an OT Network System Engineer position open at our Eden Prairie, MN location. This position is responsible for designing and maintaining the current OT network infrastructure projects for the current and future growth of our North American network connecting over 50 Business unit locations to a global network. This role will ensure that the organization's OT network-related shared services throughout North America are effectively managed. This role is ultimately responsible for designing and setting up OT systems with the use of WANs, LANs, WLANs, VLANs, VPN, VoIP, and organization-specific network requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree in Computer Science or MIS, Industry Certification; or combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience managing and troubleshooting large and complex networks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network administration, and related OT network hardware and software with Fortinet, Cisco, Aruba, Stratix, etc.
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switch programming (3 years).
• Current industry certifications preferred such as Cisco certified network admin (CCNA), CompTIA Sec+.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (including Visio & Project).
• Ability to multitask, adjust to change, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to complete complex projects with minimal to no supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey information to end users both on-site and remote.
• Must occasionally lift, carry, or move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties to ensure the reliability and support of the business systems network for customers whether internal or external.
• WAN Administration, LAN Administration, Remote Access Administration and administration of regional network Internet, VPN, DLR, MRP, REP, and Zero Trust configuration.
• Establish and configure networks for organization-wide use.
• Maintain reliable system performance by actively monitoring error logs and user-reported network issues.
• Conduct regular tests to ensure that the system meets expectations for speed, security, and reliability.
• Work with technicians and administrators to conduct routine system audits, making recommendations to improve reliability and performance.
• Develop and deploy performance-enhancing measures throughout the network.
• Firewall policy creation, Switch management.
• Manage decisions regarding network upgrades and repairs.
• Understand how different projects interlink and overlap to establish priorities.
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Ensure relevant standards, processes, and regulations are upheld.
• Support the organization's information security efforts, using best practices and procedures to protect data from intrusion, loss, and corruption.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, manuals, and change logs.
• Perform requirements gathering, business process analysis, and project management tasks as required.
• Act as a point of escalation for the support services team.
• Mentor and develop within the team.
• Occasional travel to branch sites to assist with setups and/or critical issues.
• Provide onsite, remote, on-call, and emergency support.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree