Network Engineer

Position Title:                    Network Engineer

Role Summary: The Network Engineer is responsible to ensure the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization. In addition, the Network Engineer will be involved with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, server infrastructure, software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software support problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end user training where required.

Strategy & Planning

• Collaborate with Network Operations Manager, executive management, and department leaders to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including firewalls, servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other hardware.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
• Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Develop and manage relationship with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.

Operational Management

• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
• Manage servers, including database, e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Participate in managing all network security solutions.
• Manage and/or provide guidance to other members of the team.
• Work with aging infrastructure that is looking to be updated but will need to work on continuing to support that old technology while we phase it out, such as Ruckus and Dell equipment.
• Work with OT (Operation Technology) partners and integrate solutions with best security practices to protect the OT environments.

• University degree in the field of computer science or a combination of industry networking certifications, and/or equivalent related work experience of 6 years or more.
• Networking experience separate from technician point of view.
• Strong knowledge of implementing advanced routing protocols (OSPF, BGP etc.).
• HPE experience highly desired, HPE Networking Certifications a plus.
• Knowledge of FortiGate Firewalls and SD-WAN Configuration with IPsec Tunnels.
• Knowledge of Aruba switching and wireless, including Aruba ClearPass and using Intune with certificate deployments, as well as implementing RADIUS and TACACS.
• Familiarity with aging infrastructure, such as Ruckus and Dell equipment, and ability to work with and support these systems while phasing them out.
• Experience working with OT partners and integrating solutions with best security practices to protect the OT environments.
• Knowledge of wireless Ethernet technologies (802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11g).
• Knowledge of 1, 10, and 50Gbps Ethernet and Single-Mode and Multi-Mode differences.
• Strong technical knowledge of current network hardware and standards.
• On-call availability for 24-hour call rotation in a production environment.
• Willingness to travel onsite to remote locations.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products as required.
• Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with a diverse team.
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Who is New-Indy Containerboard?

• Founded in 2012, New-Indy Containerboard is a joint venture of two successful, privately held companies, the Kraft Group (Boston) and Schwarz Partners (Indianapolis).
• We are a manufacturer of and supplier of containerboard and packaging.
• With 2,200 employees from Southern California to the coasts of the Carolinas, New-Indy plays an integral role in the everyday lives of people across the country and around the world through its innovative packaging solutions to serve the needs of every customer.
• We operate in 8 U.S. states and in Mexico, with 4 paper mills and 3 packaging companies.
• New-Indy has experienced substantial growth through acquisition. Since 2012, we have a growth rate of almost 1,000% and are not slowing down!
• We focus on environmentally conscious manufacturing processes and facilities including 100% recycled fiber, co-generation power plants and waste-water treatment capabilities.
• Visit our website at www.newindycontainerboard.com
• Follow us on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/new-indy-containerboard-llc/mycompany/

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