[Hiring] Network Engineer @Covia

Role Description

This role involves executing designed projects, testing, implementing, and optimizing new and existing voice and data networking solutions. The Network Engineer will ensure reliable network operation across multiple data centers, plants, production facilities, and offices.

• Assist with network architecture and design, engineering, and administration for all network, telecommunications, and security-related hardware and software components.
• Meet uptime and reliability service level agreements across the entire Covia enterprise network infrastructure.
• Ensure timely incident and problem resolution while maintaining strict adherence to change and knowledge management procedures.
• Lead initiatives around the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of current and emerging network technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in network engineering.
• Network-related certifications are strongly desired.
• Solid understanding and experience in supporting LAN, WAN, and voice networks.
• Strong experience in deploying and supporting Cisco Wireless networks (SSO, Multiple Data Center).
• Solid understanding and experience in Layer 2 foundational Network technologies (VLANs, STP flavors, DTP, link bonding, IPDT, vPC, Stacking…).
• Layer 3 (static/dynamic routing - EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge and experience administering “Next Generation Firewalls” and IPS policies.
• Knowledge and experience implementing and supporting SD-WAN products (preferably Cisco and Aruba).
• Knowledge and experience administering on-premise and/or Cloud VoIP solutions.
• Knowledge and experience with Cisco Prime, Catalyst Center, ThousandEyes, Identity Service Engine.
• Experience working in Manufacturing and mining Environment is preferred.
• Ability to travel to remote locations in the US, work with OT team to execute network refresh.
• Highly self-motivated and directed; logical and efficient with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience training, coaching, and mentoring junior staff members desired.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive internal and external information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related computer field strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum education required: Associates Degree in IT field.
• Vendor certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CWNP are preferred.

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental.
• 401K with company matching and fixed annual contributions.
• Vacation + Paid Holidays.
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances.
• Employee Assistance Program.