Network Engineer

UFP Industries - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Grand Rapids, MI

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The DevNet Engineer at UFP Industries is a key role focused on enhancing the company's IT infrastructure through innovative design and implementation of complex IP networking and datacenter solutions. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in IT and Operational Technology (OT) networking, emphasizing collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to achieve optimal results. The role involves interpreting business objectives into technical requirements, designing resilient network architectures, and implementing automation solutions to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Interpret business objectives and translate them into technical requirements for network design and implementation.
• Design and architect resilient, fault-tolerant network architectures that provide a stable and consistent business experience.
• Design and architect networks with security best practices and enforce proper segmentation for various applications and uses.
• Experience in Operational Technology (OT) networking, understanding the unique challenges and requirements of OT environments.
• Familiarity with integrating IT and OT networks, securing OT assets, and optimizing performance in industrial or critical infrastructure settings.
• Expertise in routing, switching, access control lists (ACLs), and other network fundamentals.
• Create automation solutions to ensure a dependable and scalable network infrastructure.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation, particularly using Python, to automate network tasks and improve efficiency.
• Install, configure, deploy, and validate LAN, WAN, WLAN, and security designs.
• Maintain and operate firewall policies and NAC policies to ensure best practices and proper network segmentation.
• Develop and maintain processes and procedures to drive efficiency for internal business teams.
• Assist Engineers with scope of work definition.
• Create and maintain network documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IS/IT Field, or similar areas of study.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Network Engineering, particularly with Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto.
• Familiarity with Operational Technology (OT) networking and its unique requirements.
• Experience with developing and implementing network automation solutions.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools, including Python, PowerShell, and Ansible.
• Knowledge of industry standards for securing enterprise networks.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative work environment
• Dynamic blend of opportunities to implement cutting-edge technologies