Engineer, IT

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking an experienced Network Engineer in Irving, TX to provide expert level troubleshooting and to convert business requirements into technical network designs. Responsibilities include validating new network solutions, documenting environments, and leading network projects across distributed locations.

The role requires strong Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Infoblox, SD-WAN/SASE experience, and CCNP or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Researches new technology advancements and conducts evaluations focused on optimizing network performance and reliability.
• Plans, designs, implements and documents all network related projects.
• Defines and maintains technology standards.
• Establishes and maintains backup and version-control of network configurations.
• Troubleshoots network designs and recommends fixes and enhancements.
• Leads cost-reduction opportunities in network operations.
• Partners with cross-functional peers from infrastructure and application teams.
• Manages vendors, service providers and 3rd party partners.
• Lead network related work for Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Provides final tier of support for routing, switching, WIFI, and firewall.

Skills

Networking concepts

Network troubleshooting

Cross‑functional collaboration

Documentation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Palo Alto NGFW

Infoblox DDI

Cisco ASA

ISR/ASR

Catalyst/Nexus switches

SD-WAN

SASE

Job description

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

The Network Engineer is responsible in providing expert level network troubleshooting and for creating network standards, documenting network environments, and converting business requirements to technical specifications/designs. This position will validate new network solutions through proof of concepts and pilots.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Researches new technology advancements and conduct evaluations focused on optimizing and improving network configuration, performance, capacity, availability, and operational reliability
• Plans, designs, implements and documents all network related projects
• Defines and maintains technology standards
• Establishes and maintains backup and version-control of network configurations
• Troubleshoots network designs and make recommendations for system fixes and enhancements
• Makes recommendations for leveraging network installations and reducing operational costs
• Partners with cross-functional peers from both infrastructure and application teams
• Manages hardware/software vendors, service providers and 3rd party partners
• Lead network related work for Mergers and Acquisitions
• Provides final tier of support for all networking issues including routing, switching, WIFI, and firewall.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a Network Engineering role in enterprise environment with geographically dispersed locations.
• 8+ years of specific experience with Cisco Meraki switch/WIFI, Palo Alto NGFW, Infoblox DDI, Cisco ASA, ISR, ASR, Catalyst/Nexus switches, SDWAN and SASE
• Mature understanding of EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, Ethernet, DSL, DMVPN, QoS, COS, SNMP, VoIP, VLANS, Subnetting, Supernetting, Trunking, Virtual Networking, IPS, WLAN, WAN acceleration, URL filtering, NetFlow, network monitoring systems, cloud service providers such as MS Azure and OCI.
• Extensive experience with supporting and troubleshooting global networks which includes multi-site, high-availability, load-balanced infrastructure solutions (active/active).
• Cisco CCNP or related industry certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills.
• Work well with others in a team environment.
• Self-motivated; self-starter.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

• None - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
• None - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
• None - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
• Occasionally - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
• None - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
• Occasionally - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

• Constantly- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
• Constantly- Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
• Constantly - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
• Occasionally - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
• None - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
• None - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

• Occasionally - Up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally - Up to 25 pounds
• None - Up to 50 pounds
• None - Up to 100 pounds
• None - More than 100 pounds

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.