Network Engineer

Stefanini North America and APAC; Wilson (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is seeking a Connectivity Engineer to be the on-site expert at our client's factory, handling connectivity issues and coordinating network cabling with internal teams and external partners.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting and guiding network operations rather than device configuration, with involvement in IT infrastructure projects and partnering with vendors to ensure uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field; not mandatory if candidate is studying similar field
• 3–5 years of experience in Infrastructure Network/Telco domain or equivalent
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure hardware (network and hosting)
• Experience with networks, Telecommunications, Server, Virtualization (Hyper-V)
• Experience with CISCO network (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
• Experience with network segregation (VLANs)
• Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITIL); SNOW is a plus
• Understanding of network security and policy implementation (CISCO, Palo Alto)
• Ability to create network/hosting diagrams and documentation (HLD/LLD)
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work with budget and projects
• CCNA preferred; other networking/server/firewall certs are a plus

Responsibilities

• Participate/Lead in managing IT network, telecom, and on-prem server infrastructure duties
• Role splits ~70% network, 20% server, 10% other IT duties
• Collaborate in creating logical network designs and physical layouts
• Create and implement security patching schedules and policies for network/hosting equipment
• Monitor network status and capacity
• Support IT infrastructure operations and escalations for availability and performance
• Coordinate with providers on different levels of operational issues
• Lead or participate in global and local IT infrastructure projects
• Coordinate operations with local IT service vendors/partners

Skills

Network engineering

IT infrastructure

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

Cisco equipment

Hyper-V virtualization

ServiceNow (ITSM)

Job description

Stefanini Groupis looking for a Network Engineer for a globally recognized company! Thank you!

About The Role

As a Connectivity Engineer you will be the on-site expert at our client's factory, serving as the primary point of contact for all connectivity-related issues. Your role will involve close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless equipment connections and network structural cabling works. While you won't be configuring devices directly, your deep understanding of network operations will be crucial for troubleshooting and resolving incidents.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate/Lead in managing the IT network, telecommunication, and local on-prem server infrastructure duties.


• The job scope comprises approximately 70% network, 20% server responsibilities, and 10% other IT infrastructure duties.


• Collaborate in creating logical network designs and the physical layouts of network and server infrastructure.


• Contributes to the creation and implementation of security patching schedules and policies for network and hosting equipment.


• Proactive monitoring for network status & capacity monitoring


• Participate in IT infrastructure operations & escalations to ensure network, telecommunication & hosting availability and performance


• Work with network, telecommunication, on prem server infra and data cabling providers on different levels of operational issues


• Lead / Participate in IT infrastructure global & local projects coordination and execution in alignment with local and global guidelines.


• Coordinate operations with local IT Service Vendors/Partners

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology related field of study with a network/hosting engineering focus - not a blocker if a candidate does not have it but is studying similar field


• Min 3-5 years of experience in Infrastructure Network/Telco domain or equivalent


• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure (network and hosting) hardware,


• Experience in IT technologies: Networks, Telecommunications, Server, Virtualization (Hyper-V),


• Experience/Understanding of CISCO network (LAN, WLAN, WAN) infrastructure


• Experience with implementation or management network segregation (VLANs)


• Experience with IT Service Management (ITIL methodology), SNOW experience is a plus


• Understanding of network security with security policy implementation (CISCO, Palo Alto)


• Ability to create network and hosting diagrams and documentation, HLD, LLD and technical standards


• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions,


• Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate cross-functionally in global, internal and external partners


• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment,


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge in budget and project management


• CCNA certification is preferred and any other networking, server, firewall certificates will be a plus