Network Engineer II

Description:

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a senior-level Network Engineer/Analyst II for our growing IT team.

This role is based in our Middleton, WI corporate headquarters. Fully remote is not an option.

Springs Window Fashions has been part of the window treatments industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 8,000 associates and 18 locations worldwide. Our products are available in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial buildings. Our company is privately owned with products marketed across a broad portfolio of brands including Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho. We pride ourselves as The Best Experience Company, striving to provide the best experience for our consumers, channel partners, and associates.

Job Purpose

This senior position is primarily responsible for daily operations, installation and maintenance of the corporate network. Additionally, this position will plan, design, analyze/monitor and provide technical support for all related network components.

Job Duties:

• This position coordinates and supports telecommunications installations.
• Design, architect, configure, troubleshoot, and manage Cisco Enterprise networking solutions.
• Responsibility for hardware maintenance and replacement strategies.
• Network application support for client/server applications.
• Monitor enterprise network hardware systems to ensure that each is performing per approved standards.
• Identifies and corrects faults and provides resolution of complex problem tickets escalated from service desk.
• Research, evaluate and recommend the selection of network-related tools and emerging technologies.
• Work with vendors to resolve complex network problems.
• Manage load balancing (DNS / DHCP / IP).
• Provide remote access solution environment (VPN, Terminal Services)
• Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.
• Network documentation and log/compliance review.
• Partner with security team to ensure network security is maintained
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree related to Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• Must have 7 years of experience with Cisco Route/Switch.

Required Skills

• Network Certification: CCNP
• Linux and open-source administration
• Excellent technical troubleshooting skills
• A customer-oriented attitude.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and networking protocols.
• Expert knowledge of the following routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP with focus on MPLS and redundant Internet load balancing.
• Expert knowledge of Cisco FMC and 5500 ASA firewalls
• Fortinet SDWAN
• Excellent working knowledge of Cisco IOS, IO-XE, and NX-OS.
• Detailed knowledge of layer 2 networking, including STP, VLANs, VPC, and port channel/EtherChannel technology.
• Detailed knowledge of layer 3 networking, including dynamic routing protocols and HSRP/VRRP/GLBP/SVI
• Cisco security infrastructure ISE and Umbrella
• Significant field experience working with Cisco wireless products and Radius
• Citrix ADC Netscaler load balancing and content switching
• Strong Active Directory administration skills.
• Strong project management skills
• Self-motivated, with strong time-management and project-management skills.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and interest to keep current on network technology that the organization employs.
• Vision toward continuous improvement and a passion to make a difference to the business.

Behavioral Competencies

• Ensures Accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drive Engagement Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Instill Trust Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Drive Results Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Consumer/Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions
• Critical Thinking Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Being Resilient Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Optimize Work Processes Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement