Networking Engineer, III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vermont.

📋 Description

• Develop, deploy, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless infrastructure.

• Execute and support routing, switching, and overlay technologies such as BGP, VLANs, STP, QoS, and EVPN/VXLAN.

• Oversee Palo Alto firewalls at all VIP locations, including data centers, cloud environments, and international sites, focusing on BGP, ACLs, and security policies.

• Design and facilitate cloud and hybrid connectivity, primarily within AWS, as well as Azure, GCP, and DigitalOcean.

• Lead and design network architecture initiatives that fulfill business needs and adhere to industry standards.

• Automate configuration and monitoring processes using tools like Arista CloudVision and Ansible.

• Plan and implement network modifications across both testing and production environments under formal change control procedures.

• Monitor and react to network and security alerts promptly.

• Keep network documentation, diagrams, and procedures up to date.

• Guide junior team members and act as a point of escalation for intricate network issues.

• Collaborate closely with DevOps, IT Security, Systems, IBM i, Middleware, Operations, and Support teams to ensure reliable, secure, high-performance connectivity for beverage distributors, suppliers, and retailers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (equivalent certifications and experience are acceptable).

• Over 7 years of experience in network engineering within enterprise environments.

• Strong grasp of the OSI model, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and security protocols including IPsec, SSL/TLS, 802.1X, and RADIUS.

• Practical experience in supporting and troubleshooting routers, switches, enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto & Cisco preferred), and wireless systems, along with network monitoring and event management tools.

• Direct experience in cloud networking, covering virtual networks, routing, security groups, VPN, and dedicated cloud connectivity.

• Familiarity with network scripting and automation, specifically using Ansible or Python.

• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills with the capacity to work independently or as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

• CCNP, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent certification is advantageous!

• Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools is a plus!

• Full-time job offers are subject to passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement

• 401k Match & Employer Contributions

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• Discounted Gym Memberships

• Combined Time Off and Floating Holidays

• Flex and Hybrid Schedules

• On-site Child Care Center (VT)

• On-site Fitness Center (VT)

• On-site Health Clinic (VT)