Network Core & Security System Administrator

Menards; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing & 401K

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Team Member Discount

Highly collaborative work environment

On campus coffee shop/cafeteria with l

Job summary

Menards seeks a Network Systems Administrator to support and enhance its enterprise network across corporate, distribution, manufacturing, and retail locations. You will manage day-to-day operations, implement segmentation, and handle authentication, load balancing, and remote access for staff and vendors.

Ideal candidates will have data center experience, proficiency in routing protocols, network security, and Python automation, with a focus on uptime and performance in a mission-critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Information Technology or Network related field OR Equivalent work experience
• Extensive knowledge of data center networking and enterprise WAN/LAN concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support Menard’s Data Center networks and enterprise infrastructure
• Implement network segmentation and firewall solutions
• Design and manage core routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS)
• Handle storage networking and certificate management
• Provide remote access support for staff and vendors
• Monitor uptime, capacity, and security threats; document issues and resolutions
• Develop plans to improve utilization, capacity and performance
• Develop network documentation and runbooks

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

IS-IS

Networking

Python

Firewall

VPN

SNMP

NetFlow

Radius/TACACS

Two-factor authentication

IPsec

SSL VPNs

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Information Technology or Network related field OR Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

• Profit Sharing & 401K, Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Team Member Discount
• Highly collaborative work environment
• On campus coffee shop/cafeteria with live music!
• Pay based on experience

Job Description

Why Work for Menards?

• Profit Sharing & 401K, Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Team Member Discount
• Highly collaborative work environment
• On campus coffee shop/cafeteria with live music!
• Pay based on experience

Position Summary

The Network System Administrator position on the Network Core & Security team will participate in the day-to-day administration, support, and ongoing enhancement of Menard, Inc.’s enterprise network infrastructure. Applicants should have experience or training supporting mission-critical network environments, maximizing system uptime, and maintaining performance. Candidates must be able to work in a secure, mission-critical production-computing environment. The position will be responsible for installing and maintaining networks in corporate, distribution, manufacturing, and retail locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Network Maintenance & Support:
• Participate in the day-to-day maintenance of Menard’s Data Center systems.
• Network Segmentation solutions (Firewalls)
• Core Routing/Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, Application Centric Networking)
• Storage Networking Solutions
• User Authentication and Certificate Management
• Application Layer Load Balancing (L4-L7)
• Provide technical support to Menard’s corporate staff’s network communication and security needs
• Provide remote access support for Menards staff and vendors.
• Identify, investigate, resolve and document problems
• Monitor network uptime, capacity, performance, and security threats.
• Configure and maintain network management and IPAM systems
• New Systems:
• Work with Management and Senior Level Team Members to design complex data center communication, security, and authentication solutions
• Implement network equipment and management tools
• Support all physical cabling, hardware, and network management tools within the data center environments.
• Development:
• Analyze all aspects of the systems and develop/implement plans to improve items such as utilization, capacity and performance
• Keep informed and educated on emerging technologies
• Research, evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, protocols and applications in order to meet Menard, Inc.’s business requirements
• Develop policy and procedure documentation for new and existing systems
• Design, deploy, and maintain a high level of network segmentation companywide.
• Strong proficiency with:
  • Routers and routing protocols (BGP,OSPF,EIGRP)
  • Switching and layer 2 technologies
  • Automation Technologies (Python)
  • IPT and VoIP systems
  • Network security with firewalls and ACLs
  • Secure Authentication with radius, TACACS, and two factor authentication
  • IPsec and SSL VPNs
  • Protocol problem analysis
  • Network monitoring (SNMP, NetFlow)
  • Mobile operating systems (Android, iOS, Windows Mobile)
  • Cabling standards (Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber optics)
  • Documentation tools (Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD)
• Must work within designated normal office hours assigned or required by work
• May be required to work overtime and provide on call support, including weekends and holidays
• Relocation to Eau Claire, WI is required
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, presently and in the future, without sponsorship.

Skills/Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Information Technology or Network related field OR Equivalent work experience
• Excellent object-oriented analysis and design skills
• Excellent customer service, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills for problem determination and resolution
• Ability to remain calm and courteous in demanding situations
• Ability to successfully negotiate with vendors to provide service to the corporation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively