Network Engineer

at  Creative Financial Staffing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-time

About the Company: Our client is an industry-leading manufacturing company in the Grand Rapids, MI area. We are seeking a talented Network Engineer to join a team of skilled professionals. If you are passionate about network architecture, troubleshooting, and optimizing network performance, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Here some reasons you should apply:

• Generous benefits including certification and tuition reimbursement options!
• This is not a “typical” manufacturing company; it was recently updated, with an on-site gym, kitchen/café, and modern workspace.
• Supportive, collaborative environment that encourages professional development and exposure to a variety of technologies.
• Exciting work culture with a variety of team events and cookouts!

Position Overview: As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure at various locations. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of network systems. Your expertise in networking technologies and your problem-solving skills will be essential in delivering top-notch networking solutions.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE NETWORK ENGINEER:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, and VLANs.
• Experience with network hardware and software, such as Cisco, Juniper, or similar.
• Familiarity with network security best practices and tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA) are a plus.

• Design and plan network infrastructure to meet business requirements and industry best practices.
• Support wired/wireless network infrastructure including planning, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Establish and maintain an appropriate security posture through VLANs, ACLs, firewalls, 802.1X RADIUS, DMZ, DR planning, etc.
• Monitor network performance, analyze data, and proactively address issues to maintain high availability.
• Serve as a member of project teams responsible for network infrastructure and other related areas/initiatives.
• Work with vendors to support the routing/switching and security infrastructure for their devices on our networks.
• Maintain accurate records of configurations, IP addresses, ISP info, and other critical network information within our ITSM platform.
• Install, modify, and make minor repairs to hardware and software.
• Develop and maintain procedures and documentation.
• Support computers, mobile devices, videoconferencing systems, peripherals, and other technologies as required.