Senior Network Engineer

Meijer

Full-time - Senior

10,001+ employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

Meijer is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain a complex network infrastructure. This role involves leading projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring optimal network performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network technologies and a strong understanding of networking principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage large enterprise level network solutions including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN's, load balancers, SD-WAN, wireless, data center fabrics, cellular backup, cloud etc.
• Develop automated solutions to drive operational efficiencies.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal functionality and uptime.
• Develop network standard operating procedures and templates.
• Collaborate with other technology and security teams to integrate new technologies and enhance overall network security.
• Lead network upgrade and migration projects ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Document network architecture, configurations, inventory and changes to maintain accurate records.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior network engineers and other IT staff.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies and best practices to drive improvement and innovation.
• Respond to network incidents and outages, implementing effective resolution strategies.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning to support business growth and scalability.
• Travel to various Meijer locations when required.
• Participate in 24x7x365 on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, JNCP, CCIE, JNCIE, PCNSE, CWNA, Azure Network Engineer, GCP Professional Cloud Network Engineer, or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of related experience in network engineering.
• Experience with scripting languages and automation tools required (Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of a broad range of network technologies including Network Edge & Core Switching, SD-WAN, Firewalls, LAN/WLAN/WAN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, IPSEC, MP-BGP EVPN, Radius, TACACS, DNS/DHCP, Load Balancing, VPNs, Cloud Networking, Cellular backup, NAC, and structured cabling.
• Hands-on experience with network hardware from major vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.).
• Strong understanding of network security practices and tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, PCI, HIPAA, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD desired.
• Juniper, cloud, and hybrid network architecture experience highly desired.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and performance analysis.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth