Network Engineer

empirical foods, inc.; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

empirical foods, inc. is hiring a Network Engineer to architect and maintain our critical multi-site network infrastructure at our Dakota Dunes, SD facility.

The role is 100% on-site and requires hands-on management of physical infrastructure and connectivity across sites. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a network engineer role, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and excels in routing, switching, firewall management, and network security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a network engineer or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, and multi-site networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize multi-site network infrastructure including routers, switches.
• Firewall administration and change management.
• Maintain Data Center and Enterprise networks through proactive monitoring and rapid troubleshooting.
• Lead network security initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with IT Helpdesk to resolve complex network challenges.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and introduce innovative solutions.

Skills

Routing & switching

Multi-site networking

Firewall administration

Network monitoring

Network security

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Firewall technologies

Network monitoring tools

Network documentation tools

Job description

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 and Education

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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Company Description

At empirical, we believe everyone deserves safe, quality, and affordable food. Our task is to meet the world’s ever-increasing nourishment needs within the constraints of our precious natural resources. To get there, we need to think bigger and smarter.

Our experience has taught us that nothing gets done by discussion alone. We know how to do things because we do things – whether that’s producing high-quality foods or building the equipment needed for the job.

We feel good about the results because of the work and dedication that make it possible.

After all, the evidence is empirical.

Company Description

At empirical, we believe everyone deserves safe, quality, and affordable food. Our task is to meet the world’s ever-increasing nourishment needs within the constraints of our precious natural resources. To get there, we need to think bigger and smarter.

Our experience has taught us that nothing gets done by discussion alone. We know how to do things because we do things – whether that’s producing high-quality foods or building the equipment needed for the job.

We feel good about the results because of the work and dedication that make it possible.

After all, the evidence is empirical.