Meijer is hiring: Network Engineer in Grand Rapids

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• Team member discount
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Meijer is seeking an experienced Network Engineer with broad experience of network technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our complex network infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of networking principles, advanced troubleshooting skills and the ability to lead projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

*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:

• Assist in designing, implementing, and managing 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.
• Participate in network upgrade and migration projects ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Document network architecture, configurations, inventory and changes to maintain accurate records.
• 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., CCNA, JNCA, CCNP, JNCP, 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.)
• 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