Network Engineer

Empirical-Food; Dakota Dunes (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Empirical-Food in Dakota Dunes, SD is seeking a Network Engineer to architect and maintain our on-site network infrastructure supporting multi-site operations. This hands-on role covers routing and switching design, firewall administration, data center reliability, proactive monitoring, and security upgrades, with collaboration on helpdesk challenges.

3+ years' experience and a Bachelor's in CS/IT preferred, plus strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years as a network engineer or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Network Administration, Information Technology, or similar field preferred
• On-site role at Dakota Dunes, SD facility
• Experience with enterprise routing and switching
• Experience with multi-site network administration

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize multi-site network infrastructure.
• Firewall administration and change management.
• Maintain Data Center and Enterprise networks through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Lead network security initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with IT Helpdesk to resolve complex network challenges.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative solutions to the team.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Multi-site Networking

Firewall Administration

Network Troubleshooting

Network Security

Traffic Analysis

Documentation

Task Management

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity Join our IT team as a Network Engineer where you'll architect and maintain the critical infrastructure supporting our multi-site operations.

About the Role This position is 100% on-site at our Dakota Dunes, SD facility. The hands-on nature of managing our physical infrastructure, operations, and multi-site connectivity requires your presence on-site.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize our multi-site network infrastructure including but not limited to routers, switches
• Firewall administration and change management.
• Keep our Data Center and Enterprise networks running at peak performance through proactive monitoring and rapid troubleshooting.
• Lead network security initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with our IT Helpdesk to resolve complex network challenges.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative solutions to the team.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of enterprise routing and switching concepts, protocols, and best practices.
• Experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network infrastructure in a multi-site environment.
• Hands‑on experience administering and supporting firewall technologies, including security policies, access controls, and traffic management.
• Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex network connectivity and performance issues.
• Understanding of network security principles and their application within an enterprise environment.
• Ability to analyze network traffic, troubleshoot outages, and perform root cause analysis.
• Experience documenting network configurations, procedures, and infrastructure changes.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and respond effectively to operational and project-related needs.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, both in verbal and written form with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and technical troubleshooting.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstratable record of project management achievements.
• High level of ambition and motivation for success, be results oriented, results driven, and self-starter.

Physical Requirements

• Must have regular and punctual attendance.
• This position requires walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs.

Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in a network engineer or equivalent role. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Network Administration, Information Technology, or similar field is preferred.

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