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Network Engineer

Laitram Hammond, Louisiana, United States

Automation Machinery Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees

3 d ago
network-engineer Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Network Engineer will design, implement, and provide escalated support for global LAN/WAN environments and cloud networking systems. They will also identify opportunities for infrastructure optimization and maintain effective communication regarding project statuses and technical documentation.

What they look for

Network design LAN/WAN Routing protocols Cloud networking AWS Azure Oracle Cisco VPN Operational technology Load balancing Fortinet Root cause analysis Technical documentation Infrastructure management Project scoping

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or at least 7 years of relevant experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience in an infrastructure environment is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities International exposure Continuous improvement environment

Full description

Location

New Orleans, LA, Hammond, LA

Job Category

Information Technology

Division

Laitram LLC

Laitram L.L.C. Information Technology Services Department has an opening for a Network Engineer, reporting to the IT Design & Delivery Manager. The primary responsibilities for this position include the design, implementation, and escalated support of our Global LAN/WAN environment.

The successful candidate will have an understanding and enthusiasm to adapt our network for the demands of remote working, and continued proliferation of internet-connected devices in our global manufacturing facilities.

Laitram is a vibrant, forward-thinking company built on innovation, and brings integrity and continuous improvement to its four operating divisions - Intralox, Laitram Machinery, Lapeyre Stair and Laitram Machine Shop. The Laitram Business Philosophy supports an open, self-managed environment where employees are committed to continuous improvement and valued for their ideas, teamwork and effort.

Laitram offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet consistently growing company, with opportunities for international exposure, continuous improvement, and career advancement. Laitram has been recognized for innovation and workplace excellence, including the New Orleans City Business “Best Place to Work” award.

We are a family owned company where we treat others the way we would expect to be treated: with respect, honesty, and fairness.

This position is not eligible for work authorization or sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and provide 3rd level support for various global systems, including, but not limited to:
  • Global MPLS Network
  • Global Routing Protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF)
  • Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure, Oracle)
  • Cisco based LAN/WLAN/WAN environment
  • Site-to-Site VPN/Remote access VPN
  • Operational Technology (OT) at our global manufacturing facilities
  • Load Balancing, CASB, Web Filtering, etc.
  • Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K and 2K
  • Fortinet FortiGate (NGFW)
  • Participate in projects intended to continually optimize our Network Infrastructure
  • Identify opportunities and recommend solutions for improving service efficiency and effectiveness with a focus on business use-cases
  • Maintain effective communication with business-users and team members around design decisions, and implementation statuses and timelines
  • Author technical installation, configuration, and support documentation
  • Collaborate with peers on the Network team and as a member of the larger Infrastructure team
  • Perform planned system changes and upgrades with minimal impact to business operations which may require after hours or weekend work
  • Up to 10% travel for the purpose of project executions

Requirements:

  • B. S. in Computer Science, MIS or related field; or 7+ years of related work experience
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an infrastructure environment
  • Experience scoping and sequencing IT related projects
  • Self-managed; ability to work well independently and in a global team environment
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assigned work according to business need and priorities
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis
  • Excellent written and verbal skills

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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