IT Network Infrastructure Engineer

IT Network Infrastructure Engineer

Position Summary

We re seeking an experienced IT Network Infrastructure Engineer with a strong networking background to maintain, optimize, and secure our enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites. You ll play a key role in ensuring connectivity, uptime, and performance while collaborating closely with our broader IT and cloud teams.

Key Responsibilities

• 24/7 On-Call Readiness: Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide continuous support and ensure smooth operations across all business systems.
• Network Leadership: Serve as the primary networking expert, providing direction for current systems and guiding the evolution of our future network strategy.
• Network Operations: Administer and maintain network components across multiple sites, including switches, wireless access points, VPNs, and overall connectivity.
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot, configure, and support network hardware and software routers, firewalls, virtual appliances, and wireless infrastructure.
• Cloud Collaboration: Work alongside the Azure Cloud Engineer to maintain and enhance cloud-based network environments.
• Security & Uptime: Safeguard network reliability and data integrity by implementing and monitoring robust security practices.
• Documentation: Maintain updated network diagrams, configurations, and documentation for internal reference and compliance.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Set up and refine monitoring systems for proactive alerts and performance tuning.
• Technical Expertise: Apply advanced understanding of network protocols, systems, and architecture to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Virtualization Experience: Utilize enterprise virtualization technologies such as Nutanix, VMware, or Hyper-V.
• Hybrid Environment Management: Support both on-premises and cloud network infrastructures, particularly within Azure environments.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Assist in additional infrastructure projects and initiatives across IT as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Background: 5+ years of hands-on experience managing networks in multi-site enterprise environments.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of high-availability firewalls (Barracuda CloudGen preferred), VLANs, routing and switching, DNS, Wi-Fi, VPNs, and Azure-based networking.
• Automation Skills: Ability to streamline repetitive tasks using scripting languages such as Python or shell scripting.
• Collaborative Mindset: Strong communication and interpersonal skills for partnering effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex network issues efficiently and independently.
• Cloud Networking: Experience working with Azure NSGs, load balancing, and Meraki VPN concentrators.
• Security Awareness: Familiarity with PCI standards and a proactive approach to network and data security.
• Organization & Agility: Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel occasionally to support distribution centers and other remote facilities as required.