Network Core & Security System Administrator

Network Core & Security System Administrator

Job#:393745

Location:EAU CLAIRE, WI - Corporate Office

Systems

Category:General Office

Salary:Hourly

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Job Description

Why Work for Menards?

Profit Sharing & 401K, Paid Vacation & Holidays

Team Member Discount

Highly collaborative work environment

On campus coffee shop/cafeteria with live music!

Pay based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Network System Administrator position on the Network Core & Security team will participate in the day-to-day administration, support, and ongoing enhancement of Menard, Inc.’s enterprise network infrastructure. Applicants should have experience or training supporting mission-critical network environments, maximizing system uptime, and maintaining performance. Candidates must be able to work in a secure, mission-critical production-computing environment. The position will be responsible for installing and maintaining networks in corporate, distribution, manufacturing, and retail locations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Network Maintenance & Support:

Participate in the day-to-day maintenance of Menard’s Data Center systems.

Network Segmentation solutions (Firewalls)

Core Routing/Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, Application Centric Networking)

Storage Networking Solutions

User Authentication and Certificate Management

Application Layer Load Balancing (L4-L7)

Provide technical support to Menard’s corporate staff’s network communication and security needs

Provide remote access support for Menards staff and vendors.

Identify, investigate, resolve and document problems

Monitor network uptime, capacity, performance, and security threats.

Configure and maintain network management and IPAM systems

New Systems:

Work with Management and Senior Level Team Members to design complex data center communication, security, and authentication solutions

Implement network equipment and management tools

Support all physical cabling, hardware, and network management tools within the data center environments.

Development:

Analyze all aspects of the systems and develop/implement plans to improve items such as utilization, capacity and performance

Keep informed and educated on emerging technologies

Research, evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, protocols and applications in order to meet Menard, Inc.’s business requirements

Develop policy and procedure documentation for new and existing systems

Design, deploy, and maintain a high level of network segmentation companywide.

Skills/Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Information Technology or Network related field OR Equivalent work experience

Excellent object-oriented analysis and design skills

Excellent customer service, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Excellent analytical skills for problem determination and resolution

Ability to remain calm and courteous in demanding situations

Ability to successfully negotiate with vendors to provide service to the corporation

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively

Strong proficiency with:

Routers and routing protocols (BGP,OSPF,EIGRP)

Switching and layer 2 technologies

Automation Technologies (Python)

IPT and VoIP systems

Network security with firewalls and ACLs

Secure Authentication with radius, TACACS, and two factor authentication

IPsec and SSL VPNs

Protocol problem analysis

Network monitoring (SNMP, NetFlow)

Mobile operating systems (Android, iOS, Windows Mobile)

Cabling standards (Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber optics)

Documentation tools (Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD)

Must work within designated normal office hours assigned or required by work

May be required to work overtime and provide on call support, including weekends and holidays

Relocation to Eau Claire, WI is required

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