IT Network Engineer

Kids for the Future; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking an IT Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise and manufacturing network at the Goodyear, AZ site. You will own LAN/WAN, wireless, firewall, and IT/OT network segmentation to ensure secure, reliable connectivity across corporate and plant environments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, VLAN design, and network security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering or enterprise network administration.
• Proficiency with enterprise switches, routers, and firewalls (Cisco, HP/Aruba, FortiGate).
• Experience with VLAN design, routing protocols, TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, and LAN/WAN networking.
• Experience with firewall administration, VPN configuration, and network security best practices.
• Experience with IT/OT network segmentation in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools.
• Familiarity with structured cabling, patch panels, and network documentation standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across the Goodyear facility.
• Implement VLAN segmentation, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing for IT and OT networks.
• Design and maintain IT/OT network segmentation to ensure security and reliability.
• Configure high-availability network architecture with HA firewall pairs and redundant core switching.
• Support site-to-site VPN connectivity between U.S. facilities and headquarters.
• Administer firewall policies, ACLs, MFA hardening, and security configurations.
• Evaluate and maintain point-to-point wireless bridge links for inter-building connectivity.
• Monitor network performance and proactively troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and diagrams.
• Coordinate with vendors on structured cabling and rack/cabinet upkeep.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity on VAPT findings and remediation.
• Support IT infrastructure projects, plant buildouts, system migrations, and cutovers.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in after-hours maintenance and on-call support.

Skills

Network design

LAN/WAN

VLAN design

Firewall administration

VPN configuration

IT/OT networking

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Documentation

On-site support

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/IS

Tools

Cisco gear

FortiGate

Aruba/HP equipment

Job description

• Location 1685 S. Litchfield Road,Goodyear, AZ, 85338,United States
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Name Luis Silva

The IT Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's enterprise and manufacturing network infrastructure at the Goodyear, AZ facility. This role serves as the primary technical owner for LAN/WAN, wireless, firewall, and IT/OT network segmentation, ensuring secure, reliable, and highly available connectivity across corporate and plant floor environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience with enterprise switching and routing, firewall administration, VLAN design, network security, and manufacturing (IT/OT) network architecture.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including core and access switches, routers, and firewalls, across the Goodyear facility.
• Implement and manage VLAN segmentation, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing to support both corporate IT and manufacturing OT (MES, AGV) network requirements.
• Design and maintain network segmentation between IT and OT (Manufacturing, MES, and AGV) environments to ensure security, isolation, and operational reliability.
• Configure and support high-availability network architecture, including HA firewall pairs, redundant core switching (MLAG/VRRP), and failover testing.
• Support and maintain site-to-site VPN connectivity between U.S. manufacturing facilities and the India headquarters, ensuring secure and reliable communication.
• Administer firewall policies, access control lists, 2FA/MFA hardening, and security configurations on perimeter and internal firewalls.
• Evaluate, deploy, and maintain point-to-point (P2P) wireless bridge links for inter-building and inter-facility connectivity.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity using network monitoring tools; proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot complex connectivity, latency, and performance issues across switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless network infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, including IP address schemas, VLAN assignments, switch/port mapping, network diagrams, and firewall rule sets.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors on structured cabling, patch panel labeling, network cabinet cleanup, and infrastructure installation projects.
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team on VAPT findings, network-related remediation efforts, and ongoing security compliance.
• Support the network aspects of IT infrastructure projects, plant buildouts, system migrations, and equipment cutovers.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, network security policies, and infrastructure best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior network engineers and IT staff.
• Participate in after-hours maintenance windows and on-call support as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering or enterprise network administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise switches, routers, and firewalls (e.g., Cisco, HP/Aruba, FortiGate, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in VLAN design, routing protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and LAN/WAN networking.
• Experience with firewall administration, site-to-site and remote-access VPN configuration, and network security best practices.
• Experience with IT/OT network segmentation in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools.
• Familiarity with structured cabling, patch panels, and network documentation standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferences:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CCNP
• Fortinet NSE Certification
• Aruba/HP Certified Networking Professional