Network Engineer II

Ardent Mills - Denver, CO

Full-time

Denver, CO

Food Manufacturing

About the position

As a Network Engineer II at Ardent Mills, you will be responsible for the engineering and support of the network across all company locations. This role involves developing overall network design, systems integrations, and implementation strategies, as well as documenting network standards and procedures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various networking technologies and will be expected to communicate effectively on projects and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, evaluates, and implements key enterprise systems - network hardware and software
• Takes initiative to provide high level IT recommendations, best practices, assessments, and risk analysis
• Evaluates new enterprise hardware and software technology to advance Ardent Mills technical and business leadership
• Responsible for design and implementation of infrastructure networking and related systems including Cisco routers and switches, Cisco SDWAN, Cisco and Aruba wireless, and other platforms as required
• Work with other Infrastructure teams to develop/manage cloud network design
• Assists with the design fiber/copper cable plant and server room layout
• Utilizes Cisco DNAC, Solarwinds, Splunk, and other network management tools to monitor health, manage device configurations, and troubleshoot problems
• Develops and implements policies and procedures as they relate to network technology
• Demonstrates willingness to educate and train Tier1/Tier2 staff
• Acts as Tier2/Tier3 support as needed
• Contributes to technical and professional development of the network team and support staff
• Participates in an on-call rotation
• Performs periodic routine tasks to ensure systems are functioning optimally and to ensure compliance with various regulatory mandates
• Coordinates with other IT functions to develop and implement technical solutions

Requirements

• 10+ years of network engineering and support experience
• Experience with scripting for network configuration management
• Intermediate knowledge of Information Security best practices
• Good knowledge of General Project Management Methodology & Tools
• Experience with RADIUS and TACACS authentication
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly document processes and standards
• Azure networking design and services

Nice-to-haves

• Cisco CCNP or higher certification is preferred
• Cisco or Aruba wireless certification is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on skills, abilities, and level of experience