Network Engineer

The Opportunity Join our IT team as a Network Engineer where you'll architect and maintain the critical infrastructure supporting our multi-site operations.

About the Role This position is 100% on-site at our Dakota Dunes, SD facility. The hands-on nature of managing our physical infrastructure, operations, and multi-site connectivity requires your presence on-site.

• Design, implement, and optimize our multi-site network infrastructure including but not limited to routers, switches
• Firewall administration and change management.
• Keep our Data Center and Enterprise networks running at peak performance through proactive monitoring and rapid troubleshooting.
• Lead network security initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with our IT Helpdesk to resolve complex network challenges.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative solutions to the team.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of enterprise routing and switching concepts, protocols, and best practices.
• Experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network infrastructure in a multi-site environment.
• Hands-on experience administering and supporting firewall technologies, including security policies, access controls, and traffic management.
• Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex network connectivity and performance issues.
• Understanding of network security principles and their application within an enterprise environment.
• Ability to analyze network traffic, troubleshoot outages, and perform root cause analysis.
• Experience documenting network configurations, procedures, and infrastructure changes.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and respond effectively to operational and project-related needs.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, both in verbal and written form with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and technical troubleshooting.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstratable record of project management achievements.
• High level of ambition and motivation for success, be results oriented, results driven, and self-starter.

Physical Requirements

• Must have regular and punctual attendance.
• This position requires walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs.

Experience:  Minimum 3+ years of experience in a network engineer or equivalent role.
Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Network Administration, Information Technology, or similar field is preferred.

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