Network Engineer

Bayforce, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayforce, Inc. is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure for reliable, scalable performance.

The role involves WAN, LAN, WLAN, and cloud networking, plus cross-functional collaboration with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams, and mentoring junior engineers. The position targets hands-on contributors able to lead troubleshooting, optimize capacity, and participate in site upgrades and disaster recovery exercises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of network engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Cisco routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain WAN, LAN, WLAN, and cloud network solutions to support enterprise needs.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex network issues and outages.
• Monitor and optimize network performance, capacity, and availability.
• Assist in network design for new sites and upgrades.
• Execute deployment, configuration, and testing activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Skills

Cisco routing

WLAN/Wi-Fi

Troubleshooting

On-call rotation

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel on demand

SD-WAN

Cloud networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business, or related field

Tools

SD-WAN/SD-LAN

F5 load balancers

Palo Alto firewall

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Job description

Duration: 3-6 months with possible CTH

Preferred Location: Local to Cleveland,OH in the office 3 days a week

Role Description:

Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Contribute to network optimization and support Manufacturing expansion initiatives.

• Design, implement, and maintain WAN, LAN, WLAN, and cloud network solutions


• Lead troubleshooting of complex network issues and outages


• Monitor and optimize network performance, capacity, and availability


• Assist in network design for new sites and upgrades


• Execute deployment, configuration, and testing activities


• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors


• Conduct network audits, failover testing, and disaster recovery exercises


• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standards


• Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams


• Mentor Network Engineer I team members


• Support vendor selection, evaluation, and implementation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience


• 3-5 years of network engineering experience


• Strong experience with Cisco routing, switching, and wireless technologies


• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively


• Ability to participate in on-call rotation


• Ability to travel as required

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• Preferred Qualifications


• CCNA or CCNP certification


• Experience with:


• SD-WAN / SD-LAN technologies


• Load balancing (F5)


• Experience in multi-site or manufacturing environments

Some of the key skills we are looking for are:

• BGP/OSPF routing


• OT networking


• Firewall/network segmentation (Palo Alto would be ideal)