Network security administrator Jobs in Usa

Why Work for Menards?

• Profit Sharing & 401K, Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Team Member Discount
• Highly collaborative work environment
• On campus coffee shop/cafeteria with live music!
• Pay based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Network System Administrator position on the Network Core & Security team will participate in the day-to-day administration, support, and ongoing enhancement of Menard, Inc.’s enterprise network infrastructure. Applicants should have experience or training supporting mission-critical network environments, maximizing system uptime, and maintaining performance. Candidates must be able to work in a secure, mission-critical production-computing environment. The position will be responsible for installing and maintaining networks in corporate, distribution, manufacturing, and retail locations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Network Maintenance & Support:

• Participate in the day-to-day maintenance of Menard’s Data Center systems.
• Network Segmentation solutions (Firewalls)
• Core Routing/Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, Application Centric Networking)
• Storage Networking Solutions
• User Authentication and Certificate Management
• Application Layer Load Balancing (L4-L7)
• Provide technical support to Menard’s corporate staff’s network communication and security needs
• Provide remote access support for Menards staff and vendors.
• Identify, investigate, resolve and document problems
• Monitor network uptime, capacity, performance, and security threats.
• Configure and maintain network management and IPAM systems

* New Systems:

• Work with Management and Senior Level Team Members to design complex data center communication, security, and authentication solutions
• Implement network equipment and management tools
• Support all physical cabling, hardware, and network management tools within the data center environments.

* Development:

• Analyze all aspects of the systems and develop/implement plans to improve items such as utilization, capacity and performance
• Keep informed and educated on emerging technologies
• Research, evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, protocols and applications in order to meet Menard, Inc.’s business requirements
• Develop policy and procedure documentation for new and existing systems
• Design, deploy, and maintain a high level of network segmentation companywide.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Information Technology or Network related field OR Equivalent work experience
• Excellent object-oriented analysis and design skills
• Excellent customer service, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills for problem determination and resolution
• Ability to remain calm and courteous in demanding situations
• Ability to successfully negotiate with vendors to provide service to the corporation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively
• Strong proficiency with:
  • Routers and routing protocols (BGP,OSPF,EIGRP)
  • Switching and layer 2 technologies
  • Automation Technologies (Python)
  • IPT and VoIP systems
  • Network security with firewalls and ACLs
  • Secure Authentication with radius, TACACS, and two factor authentication
  • IPsec and SSL VPNs
  • Protocol problem analysis
  • Network monitoring (SNMP, NetFlow)
  • Mobile operating systems (Android, iOS, Windows Mobile)
  • Cabling standards (Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber optics)
  • Documentation tools (Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD)
• Must work within designated normal office hours assigned or required by work
• May be required to work overtime and provide on call support, including weekends and holidays
• Relocation to Eau Claire, WI is required
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, presently and in the future, without sponsorship.