What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at Johnsonville?
As a member of our information technology (IT) team, you’ll apply cutting-edge resources to help Johnsonville become even more productive and efficient, reduce costs and improve our capacity and profitability. You’ll use and continually develop both your technical expertise and business acumen to maintain Johnsonville’s innovative industry leadership.
Johnsonville, LLC
Network Engineer
Position Overview:
Johnsonville’s IT Infrastructure and Operations Team is looking for a candidate for the position of “Network Engineer” who will be responsible for designing and administering our enterprise IT networks. Primary duties will include optimization and maintenance of networks, including hardware, software, and other related systems, performing disaster recovery operations, protecting from data loss or intrusion, and replacing network hardware components when necessary. Strong interpersonal communication skills, self-reliance, and work ethic are critical traits that the candidate must possess.
Responsibilities:
- Provisioning and monitoring state of the art Software Defined Networks
- Working with vendors when required for installing Layer 1 cabling and other base network infrastructure
- Deploying network hardware and virtual appliances via Cisco DNAC, SD-WAN, ACI, and Microsoft Azure
- Cloud Network Operations including designing, provisioning, troubleshooting and decommissioning
- Replacing network hardware components when required
- Conferring with end users to solve existing and future problems related to network performance
- Deploying and operating industrial networking platforms
- Defending against emerging network borne threats using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and AMP on Next Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field preferred
- Professional certifications including CompTIA N or Cisco CCNA preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of (3) years of field level knowledge and experience of enterprise computer networking as it relates to the onboarding of users, peripherals, IoT and industrial assets preferred
- Practical application of ITIL concepts to provide incident resolution and escalation via enterprise ITSM preferred
- Network security experience preferred
- LAN and WAN experience preferred
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
- Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions
- Ability to implement, administer and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, and controllers
- Knowledge of Software Defined Networking a plus.
- Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
- Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection
- Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources
- Ability to work with all levels of members within and outside of IT and outside the organization
- A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Dependable and flexible when necessary
- Strong communication skills
Other Requirements:
- Willingness to work hours outside of normal hours as needed
- Ability to travel
- On-call as needed
Date: April 1, 2025
Location: Global Headquarters, Sheboygan Falls, WI
Coach: IT Infrastructure & Operations Coach
Member Status: Full Time, Salaried
Travel: 10-15% of your time
Reason for Posting: Restructure
Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement!
About our Company
Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!
How to Apply:
External candidate: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability
Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
