IT Network Engineering III

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity across the organization. Provides technical expertise in network operations, troubleshooting, and optimization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Monitor network performance and implement improvements to optimize reliability and throughput.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and service disruption.
• Assist in network capacity planning and scalability initiatives.
• Implement and maintain network security measures in compliance with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams on projects and technology upgrades.
• Document network configurations, processes, and procedures for operational continuity.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in network engineering or administration.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), LAN/WAN technologies, and network security principles.
• Experience with enterprise-grade networking hardware and software (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc.).
• Familiarity with SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud networking solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Some travel required
• On-call support for critical network incidents as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

Experience designing, operating, and maintaining SD-WAN, Edge and Data Center switches, wireless infrastructure, and Firewalls. Proven experience in automation and scripting. Strong analysis skills and process management. Ability to design and administer relevant monitoring systems with applicable reporting.

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, dental, life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, 2 weeks paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts, 6.67-13.34 hours vacation per month based on service time, 8 paid holidays.

Pay Range: $83,799.00 - $160,894.00 per year

Colorado Pay Ranges: Colorado Springs, Grand Junction $89,665 - $143,465; Henderson, Mead $94,693 - $151,509; Gypsum $100,559 - $160,894

Illinois Pay Ranges: Effingham, Kankakee, Lincoln, Quincy, Rockford, Aurora $89,665 - $143,465; Bolingbrook, Chicago Heights, Des Plaines, Elmhurst, Forest View, Joliet, Schaumburg, Summit-Argo, Zion $100,559 - $160,894

New York Pay Ranges: Plattsburgh, Buffalo, Watertown, North Chili, East Syracuse, Nichols $89,665 - $143,465; Bethpage, Montgomery, West Babylon $100,559 - $160,894

New Jersey Job Postings: $83,799.00 - $130,727.00 per year
This compensation range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting pay range in NJ. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay is determined by experience relative to the job, market level, specific location and other job-related factors permitted by law. Regular full & part-time employees (who complete 91 days of employment and work a minimum average of 12 hours per week) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage, tuition reimbursement. Full/part-time employees who are age 21 are eligible for 401(k) after one month of employment.