Network Engineer

Job Description

Kenda Tire is a leading manufacturer of wheels and tires for ATV, bicycle, golf, industrial, light truck, mobility, motorcycle, passenger car, trailer, and utility applications. In addition to a comprehensive portfolio of Kenda-brand retail products, we supply fleet volumes of wheels and tires to some of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers. Our Reynoldsburg, Ohio, location is home to Kenda USA, which manages all aspects of Kenda’s North American operations.

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on network engineer. The position will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Kenda Tire's IT infrastructure and network security. Candidates will be working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will have a desire to learn new technologies that will enhance and promote operational efficiency within Kenda Tire.

**This is an on-site position.

Benefits:

Generous Pay commensurate with experience and/or education and commission.

Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical care, and short-term & long-term disability insurance

401K retirement program with employer match

Paid holidays, sick and vacation time

Employee purchase pricing on auto, powersport, and bicycle tires

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience required

4+ years of hands-on experience in implementing and maintaining servers, networks, and other related IT systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing and network troubleshooting

Strong network and cybersecurity best experience

Experience implementing and administrating firewalls, switches, routing, storage area and wireless access networks

Willingness to learn new technologies

Experience with Windows Server 2019-2025 and Microsoft 365 suite

Strong critical thinking, decision making, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask

Preferred

Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama

VMware administration experience

Remote Management and Monitoring tools

Professional certification, such as CCNA, Network +, Security +

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads the design, implementation, and ongoing support for such technologies as storage, virtualization, and networking infrastructure

Build and implement project plans for infrastructure systems and related enterprise software and hardware implementations, ongoing monitoring, support, and upgrades

Oversee and ensure the effectiveness of all infrastructure systems, hardware components, and associated operating systems and software

Provide project management for various infrastructure activities, including upgrades, implementations, and migrations, offering technical direction and user support as needed

Create and maintain IT documentation

Be a resource for escalated tickets

Network monitoring

Other IT duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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