What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineering Manager position at Whisker?
Job Title: Network Engineering Manager for Whisker
Overview:
As a leading innovator in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Benefits & Purrks:
Overview:
As a leading innovator in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way.
Responsibilities:
- Design, purchase, install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, access control, and security appliances throughout our Juneau Wisconsin campus.
- Work closely with production teams, office staff, and our Michigan-based headquartered IT team with the goal of 100% uptime by following best practices.
- Evaluate security of third-party vendors with equipment on-site, configure and maintain VLANs to ensure segregation of networks.
- Maintain and monitor internet connectivity, troubleshoot issues with providers and maintain an active/passive failover system.
- Evaluate lifespan of components and make recommendations for expansion or replacement for out-of-date equipment.
- Add and re-route network drops throughout the facility as we expand or reorganize shipping and production areas.
- Create and maintain network diagrams and documentation of Juneau infrastructure and a knowledge base of procedures.
- Implement and maintain multiple SSIDs including guest-wifi access system.
- Manage IoT devices connected to the network, particularly in our manufacturing or shipping environments.
- Collaborate with the Michigan IT team to ensure VPN connectivity between locations and consistency in processes.
Requirements:
- BS in Computer Science or related field.
- 5 years of experience with managing a network, including firewalls, switches, and wireless access points.
- 5 years of experience with authorization and access management.
- 5 years of experience managing Active Directory and GPOs.
- CompTIA or related certifications.
- Expert knowledge of LAN/WAN and Wireless infrastructure.
- Expert knowledge in installation, configuration, and maintenance of Palo Alto and Extreme Networks equipment.
- Knowledge of database management and SQL skills.
- Understanding of web technologies and protocols.
Benefits & Purrks:
- Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Whisker Parents Program.
- 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption.
- Pet Insurance Discount.
- 401K match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Generous paid time off.
- 14 Paid Holidays.
- Top of the line equipment.
- Pet-friendly office.
- Whisker products and swag.
- Continuing education Support.
- On-site gym with Peloton.
- Referral program.
