What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer- Network position at WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC)?
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated Network Engineer to design, deploy, maintain, and support our fast-paced, growing network infrastructure. This role involves hands-on configuration of routers, switches, and firewalls, plus identifying and implementing best practices to optimize our current environments. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong background in networking technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, excels in both technical leadership and team collaboration, and can solve complex network issues efficiently.
Responsibilities:
We are looking for a highly motivated Network Engineer to design, deploy, maintain, and support our fast-paced, growing network infrastructure. This role involves hands-on configuration of routers, switches, and firewalls, plus identifying and implementing best practices to optimize our current environments. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong background in networking technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, excels in both technical leadership and team collaboration, and can solve complex network issues efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, configuration, deployment, support, and administration of all network infrastructure for multiple sites.
- Proactively evaluate and recommend improvements to ensure maximum performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to manage the full lifecycle of network projects and integrations.
- Establish and maintain clear documentation for configuration, monitoring, business continuity, and disaster recovery (including diagrams, policies, and procedures).
- Oversee firewall management, implement LAN segmentation, and ensure adherence to security policies and best practices.
- Perform preventative network maintenance tasks such as software updates, patches, and backups.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in networking.
- Prioritize workload alongside internal Technical Support Teams.
- Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call as required to address critical network issues and support organizational needs.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Proven background in physical and virtual deployments as a Network Engineer (or a similar role).
- Expertise in core networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, Routing, and SD-WAN).
- Strong knowledge of network security principles and technologies (Firewalls, NAC, Radius, 802.1x, AD).
- Demonstrated ability to sense the urgency of a project or situation and own it through resolution.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, Terraform, or other networking hardware and software.
- Understanding of networking principles with virtualization technologies, Windows, and Linux.
- Willingness to travel to remote locations for installations, upgrades, and surveys.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with Big Leaf networking systems.
- Familiarity with cloud networking, preferably Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with Ekahau networking tools.
- Certifications such as Cisco CCNA or CCNP, NSE, CompTIA Network , or equivalent are a plus.
