What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Network Engineer position at Patterson Companies?
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Job Description : Job Summary
The Senior Infrastructure Engineer role is responsible to provide oversight and participate in the architecture, design, engineering, testing and implementation phases of multiple IT projects to ensure the confidential, integrity, and availability of Patterson's information assets and systems. The role is recognized as the subject matter expert in multiple IT domains and platforms and provides Infrastructure consultation on both IT and Business projects across the organization.
Essential Functions
Lead and participate in the design, implementation, deployment, integration and engineering of Infrastructure solutions to include new solutions and enhancements to existing IT solutions within assigned technology area(s)
Provide subject matter expertise of baselines to monitor systems and applications for IT related issues; proactively monitor to identify potential issues and consult on resolutions
Provide guidance, and contribute to the creation of standards, processes, and procedures, ensure accurate and timely updates, and identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
Assist team with prioritization of escalated alerts, service requests, and incidents based on impact of issue; provide assistance and / or training as appropriate
Seek out, and actively collaborate, with IT and business stakeholders to prioritize IT risks, provide mitigation or remediation recommendations, and implement IT controls
Provide information to appropriate teams to ensure updated documentation and knowledge management within assigned technology area(s)
Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned
Essential Functions : Corporate
Designs, maintains and optimizes networks solutions
Troubleshoots and resolve complex network issues
Works with other engineers to ensure the ongoing stability and security of the network
Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation reflecting the current state of the environment
Stays up-to-date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities
Participates in on-call rotation
Provides guidance and training to junior team members
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology, or related area or equivalent education and / or experience
5 years experience in network engineering or architecture, preferably in large scale-hybrid environment
Ability to work outside of standard daytime hours as the business requires
Ability to travel to data centers in the Twin Cities and out of state areas as needed
Deep understanding of network design, implementation, and management of network infrastructure projects.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent customer service, communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Able to work in a fast-paced multi-user environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Industry-recognized certifications such as (CCNP, JNCIS, PCNSE, Azure Network Engineer Associate)
Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP / IP, BGP, MPLS, OSPF), network security concepts, routing protocols, switching technologies, and network management tools.
Experience with Juniper, Palo Alto, Arista and Cisco
Preferred Azure cloud technologies experience
Preferred IaaC tools experience such as Terraform and bicep
What's In It For You (https : / / www.pattersoncompanies.com / join-us / )
We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees :
Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.
401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
Educational Assistance Program.
Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.
LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).
Patterson Perks Program.
The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.
106,400.00 - $133,000.00
EEO Statement
As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Patterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Salary : $106,400 - $133,000
