Ryder - Santa Fe, NM
posted 2 months ago
The Network Engineer III position is a critical role within Ryder's IT department, focusing on the planning and implementation of local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and remote access services. This position is designed for an experienced professional who will serve as the third level of support for the Ryder IT Technical Service Desk, addressing complex end-user or site issues that exceed the capabilities of the service desk. The Network Engineer III will be responsible for identifying hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to network infrastructure, escalating issues to the appropriate carriers or vendors as necessary to ensure timely resolution. In this role, the engineer will monitor and control infrastructure performance, focusing on key metrics such as response time, throughput, and availability. The position requires active participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation, ensuring that network services remain operational and efficient at all times. The engineer will implement network architectures, including LAN, WLAN, and WAN, and will be responsible for the administration of corporate network services such as DNS, DHCP, and authentication. Additionally, the Network Engineer III will create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks, ensuring that all configurations and changes are well-documented for future reference. The role also involves daily maintenance and problem resolution within the LAN/WAN environment, configuring, testing, and maintaining network equipment, and providing root cause analysis for severity 1 incidents. This position is essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of Ryder's network infrastructure, and the engineer will be expected to perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the IT department.