Senior IT/OT Network Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Careers•Eden Priaire, MN

1d•Onsite

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. This position is responsible for designing and maintaining the current network infrastructure for the current and future growth of our North American network connecting over 50 locations to a global network. This role will ensure that the organization’s computer systems and networks remain secure and reliable while driving the corporate IT Shared Services strategy. This person will provide network-related shared services throughout North America and is ultimately responsible for managing the use of WANs, LANs, WLANs, VLANs, VPN, VoIP, and organization-specific network requirements. The network administrator balances technical knowledge with network and data infrastructure management while maintaining and monitoring network availability and collecting data to enhance security and reliability.

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 network hardware and software with Fortinet, Cisco, Aruba, etc.
Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switch programming (3 years)
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
Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Current industry certifications preferred such as Cisco certified network admin (CCNA), CompTIA Sec+

Responsibilities

Perform duties to ensure the reliability and support of the business systems network for our customers whether internal or external.
WAN Administration, LAN Administration, Remote Access Administration and administration of regional network Internet, VPN, 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
Understanding how different projects interlink and overlap to establish priorities
Identifying opportunities for continual improvement
Ensuring 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
Onsite, remote, on-call, and emergency support