Network Architect

Job Title: Network Engineer

At Empirical Foods, we're seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain various network technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, VoIP, VPN, dark fiber, and WAVE Circuits.
• Perform daily network operations to ensure the Data Center and Enterprise network are functioning at peak performance.
• Monitor and analyze network performance, identify and troubleshoot network issues, and implement solutions to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
• Analyze and interpret network traffic and workload to maintain 99.999% uptime.
• Provide consistent and effective solutions in areas related to congestion, infrastructure upgrades, and routine troubleshooting.
• Manage on-going network security and ensure proper setup and configuration.
• Stay current with the latest trends and standards in the industry and bring forward solutions.
• Assist the IT Helpdesk in resolving issues related to network.

Requirements:

• Advanced Cisco background in WAN/LAN & wireless as well as L2/L3 maintenance monitoring.
• Practical knowledge of Fortinet platforms, such as FortiGate Firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiCloud.
• Experience with Network Access Control systems, such as Cisco ISE.
• Strong practical knowledge of troubleshooting, routing, and switching protocols, such as BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, STP, TCP/IP, IP Sec, and Multicast.
• Experience with Control/OT Networks, Cisco DNAC leveraging SDA, SolarWinds HCO Enterprise, Cisco Phone Systems, and QoS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated competencies in communication, analytical problem-solving, interpersonal, and technical skills.
• Demonstratable record of project management achievements.
• High level of ambition and motivation for success, be results-oriented, results-driven, and self-starter.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs.

Work Environment:

• Position is required to work on-site at our Dakota Dunes, SD office, based on eligibility relocation assistance may be provided.
• Weekend work required.
• Some travel is required.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance.
• Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Dependent Care, Matching 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• Empirical Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, or sex in violation of Title VII.

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