Network Engineer

Bunzl Distribution is seeking a Network Engineer to support our enterprise data, voice, and wireless and network security infrastructure. This is achieved by monitoring, investigating, troubleshooting, resolving issues in the Bunzl secure enterprise local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization. In addition, the Network Engineer will participate with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network and security hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will analyze and resolve hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end user training where required. The environment is primarily Cisco, with Meraki, Aruba, and Palo Alto devices. Network hardware includes routers, switches, wireless access points/controllers and VOIP Phones. Security platforms include next-generation firewalls, Internet Security Gateways and Cloud-based security applications.

Successful candidates for the Network Engineer role must have a collaborative attitude and essential skills in the areas of support and response along with strong communication skills when dealing with management and customers. Candidates will need to follow and update documentation, while applying effective time management techniques to be a good fit for this role. Potential resources will ideally be CCNP to CCNA certified and be able to comfortably communicate both inside and outside of the department on technical and business issues, as well as demonstrating impressive IP networking knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor status, detect, and respond to complex network and security issues to maintain basic or advanced business capabilities, and sustain overall Enterprise performance.
• Configure, support, and maintain routers, switches, network appliances, firewalls, concentrators, wireless LAN, LTE WAN, and other communication devices.
• Provide turn-up support for deploying LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including routers, switches, UPS and other applicable hardware.
• Develop, implement and maintain documentation for policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, configuration, usage, network mapping, and disaster recovery.
• Oversee/complete equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation within industry recognized standards of performance, quality, and effectiveness, while fulfilling business objectives and processes
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed, remediating issues professionally and concisely.
• Ensure network connectivity for core servers, workstations, telephony equipment, and other network appliances.
• Show proficiency with the use of monitoring, packet capture and protocol analysis tools and techniques.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Co-developing configuration and change management policies to provide a method of approval and success of changes made to networks.
• Mentor and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.
• Participate in design and implementation sessions for new technologies and provide technical feedback to the department.
• Assist in development of cloud strategy, including Microsoft O365, Hybrid Cloud designs, and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Maintain awareness of technical integration plans for business acquisitions.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of accredited college work with a degree in Information Systems (BS or BA); degree requirements may be waived with significant related and demonstrable work experiences.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of increasing responsibilities in a networking/telecommunications function of an IT organization
• Highly desirable to possess a Cisco CCNA certification with additional paths for voice, wireless, routing, switching and security.
• Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, and WLAN design and implementation; with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
• Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of network operating systems, including Cisco IOS.
• Proficient use of packet analyzers, network assessment tools (Wireshark, Sniffer).
• Familiarity with Wireless evaluation tools (Ekahau or similar) and implementation of multiple wireless platforms including Cisco, Extreme Networks and Aruba.
• Working knowledge of calling technologies (Cisco Webex Cloud Calling).
• Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including TCP/IP, UDP, IPV4, VoIP, QOS, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
• Software Defined WAN technologies.
• Working technical knowledge of current network monitoring tools and techniques (Solarwinds, WhatsUp Gold).
• Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Competence with testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Able to conduct independent research into networking issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• On-call availability
• Ability to travel within North America
• 25% travel potential

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.