Network Engineer Lead

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world's most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right-with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.
The Network Engineering team designs, implements and maintains the computer networks. They are responsible for ensuring the reliability, security and performance of the network infrastructure.
Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.
Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures.
• Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and provide performance statistics and reports.
• Work with partners and vendors to achieve team goals.
• Generate budgets related to existing and proposed network projects, services, and hardware
• Mentor network team staff, lead and facilitate the technical work of the team.

• Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in house and remote hardware and software across the organization's network infrastructure.
• Prepare RFP's, contracts, scope of work reports and other documentation for projects and associated efforts.
• Administer contracts for the network equipment and services.
• Prepare network budget recommendations.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Negotiate with vendors, outsources, and contractors to secure network products and services.
• Assess, approve, and administer equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Develop long-term strategies and capacity planning for meeting future network/telecommunication needs.

• Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network hardware including routers, switches, access points, etc.
• Establish and maintain regular written and in person communications with the organization's decision makers, stakeholders, department heads and end users regarding pertinent network activities.
• Perform analysis, diagnosis, and resolution network problems for end users; recommend and implement corrective solutions.
• Perform network system backup and recovery.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave
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