Network Engineer II

Charter Automotive; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with matching and profit分享

Life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Network Engineer II to design, implement, and support enterprise networks across the organization. You will work with senior engineers to build reliable WAN/LAN/WLAN and cloud networking, ensuring security and scalability across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, troubleshooting incidents, and deploying network upgrades for new sites. Travel and on-call rotation are part of the role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of network engineering in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and support enterprise network infrastructure across WAN, LAN, WLAN, and cloud networking.
• Partner with senior engineers to design, implement, and maintain network environments.
• Monitor performance, availability, and capacity; troubleshoot incidents and outages.
• Lead deployments for new sites, expansions, and upgrades; coordinate with vendors and teams.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and applications teams; mentor juniors.

Skills

Cisco networking

Enterprise WAN/LAN

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

SD-WAN/SD-LAN

Azure/AWS networking

F5 load balancing

Riverbed WAN optimization

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.

Benefits

• comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing
• company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO)

Our Story

OUR STORY Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit - together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions.

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