Network Engineer

Job Title:

Network Engineer

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)

Job Type:

Full-time

About the Company:

Our client is an industry-leading manufacturing company in the Grand Rapids, MI area. We are seeking a talented Network Engineer to join a team of skilled professionals. If you are passionate about network architecture, troubleshooting, and optimizing network performance, this is the perfect opportunity for you Here some reasons you should apply:

Generous benefits including certification and tuition reimbursement options

This is not a "typical" manufacturing company; it was recently updated, with an on-site gym, kitchen/café, and modern workspace.

Supportive, collaborative environment that encourages professional development and exposure to a variety of technologies.

Exciting work culture with a variety of team events and cookouts

Position Overview:

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure at various locations. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of network systems. Your expertise in networking technologies and your problem-solving skills will be essential in delivering top-notch networking solutions.

Key Responsibilities of the Network Engineer:

Design and plan network infrastructure to meet business requirements and industry best practices.

Support wired/wireless network infrastructure including planning, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Establish and maintain an appropriate security posture through VLANs, ACLs, firewalls, 802.1X RADIUS, DMZ, DR planning, etc.

Monitor network performance, analyze data, and proactively address issues to maintain high availability.

Serve as a member of project teams responsible for network infrastructure and other related areas/initiatives.

Work with vendors to support the routing/switching and security infrastructure for their devices on our networks.

Maintain accurate records of configurations, IP addresses, ISP info, and other critical network information within our ITSM platform.

Install, modify, and make minor repairs to hardware and software.

Develop and maintain procedures and documentation.

Support computers, mobile devices, videoconferencing systems, peripherals, and other technologies as required.

Requirements of the Network Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Proven experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role.

Strong knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, and VLANs.

Experience with network hardware and software, such as Cisco, Juniper, or similar.

Familiarity with network security best practices and tools.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA) are a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and Paid Time Off.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

Professional development opportunities and certification support.

A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Employee wellness programs and fitness benefits.

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