Sr. Network Operations Engineer

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• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

*Remote and Hybrid Work Schedules Available - Must live within the Meijer footprint [Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kentucky] or, be willing to relocate.

What You'll be Doing:

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal functionality and uptime for a large enterprise level network solutions including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN's, load balancers, SD-WAN, wireless, data center fabrics, cellular backup, cloud etc.
• Develop network standard operating procedures and templates.
• Develop automated solutions to drive operational efficiencies.
• Lead network upgrade and migration projects ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Document network architecture, configurations, inventory and changes to maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with other technology and security teams to integrate new technologies and enhance overall network security.
• 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.
• Maintain and update Agile story cards and incident tickets as required, ensuring accurate documentation of work progress, troubleshooting steps, and resolution details.
• Travel to various Meijer locations when required.
• Travel to Meijer corporate campus periodically for training and / or team building events.
• Participate in 24x7x365 on-call rotation.
  

*This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

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.).

10+ years of related experience in network engineering.

Experience with scripting languages and automation tools required (Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, etc.).

Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD desired.

Juniper, cloud, and hybrid network architecture experience highly desired.

Knowledge of SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and related technologies.

In-depth knowledge of a broad range of network technologies is desired, including from among the following: 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.

Experience with network monitoring tools and performance analysis.

ITIL Certification a plus but not required.

We are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

The pay range for this position is listed below.

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum base pay for the position, which is determined by factors such as market data, the qualifications required, the level of responsibilities associated with the role and other roles at this same level. Your specific pay rate within this range will be based on your experience, qualifications, and skills compared to the internal team you'll be joining.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, disability leave, and paid time off (PTO). In addition to these core benefits, we are committed to supporting your overall well-being and career growth. Our offerings include a variety of programs designed to support your personal and professional development, such as paid parental leave, paid education assistance (including free education), a childcare subsidy and more. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development