Network Engineer II

Charter Steel; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Network Engineer II to design, implement, and support enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, and cloud networking across multiple sites. You will work with IT, cybersecurity, and operations to build scalable, reliable networks that power our manufacturing footprint.

The role emphasizes strategic projects, site expansions, on-call readiness, and mentoring junior teammates. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of enterprise networking experience are expected, with Cisco

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Eng, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• CCNA, CCNP or similar networking certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, and cloud networking solutions.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity while identifying improvements.
• Coordinate with business partners, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful implementations.
• Assist with technology integration efforts related to acquisitions, expansions, and modernization.
• Maintain network standards, documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco routing

Troubleshooting

On-call readiness

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Network Engineer II

Help Build the Network Foundation Powering a Growing Manufacturing Enterprise

At Charter Manufacturing, technology is critical to our success, and our network infrastructure is at the center of it all. We're looking for a Network Engineer II to help design, implement, and support the networks that connect our people, facilities, and operations across the enterprise.

This is more than a traditional network support role. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to strategic infrastructure initiatives, support new facility expansions, implement modern networking technologies, and collaborate with teams across IT, cybersecurity, and operations. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, optimizing network performance, and building scalable solutions that support business growth, we'd love to talk with you.

What You'll Do

Design and Support Enterprise Network Infrastructure

• Partner with senior engineers and architects to design, implement, and maintain enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, and cloud networking solutions.
• Help build secure, reliable, and scalable network environments that support business operations across multiple locations.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity while proactively identifying improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents, outages, and performance issues.

Support Growth and Expansion Initiatives

• Play a key role in network deployments for new sites, facility expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Configure, test, and deploy network hardware and connectivity solutions.
• Coordinate with business partners, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful implementations.
• Assist with technology integration efforts related to acquisitions, expansions, and modernization initiatives.

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate and recommend enhancements that improve reliability, scalability, and user experience.
• Support disaster recovery testing, failover exercises, and business continuity efforts.
• Maintain network standards, documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in technology evaluations and vendor selection activities.

Collaborate Across IT

• Work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to support enterprise technology initiatives.
• Mentor junior network team members and share technical expertise.
• Contribute to the adoption of emerging networking technologies and best practices.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA, CCNP, or similar networking certifications.
• Experience with: SD-WAN and SD-LAN technologies Azure and/or AWS networking F5 load balancing Riverbed WAN optimization
• Experience supporting multi-site organizations.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or operational technology (OT) environment experience.

Why Join Charter?

• Work on high-impact projects that directly support business growth and expansion.
• Gain exposure to modern networking technologies across cloud, wireless, security, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled IT organization in a manufacturing environment where technology drives operational success.
• Influence network strategy and infrastructure improvements across multiple locations.
• Join a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development.

If you're looking for an opportunity to move beyond day-to-day network support and help build the infrastructure that powers a growing enterprise, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).