Network Engineer II — Enterprise IT & Security

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer II to help maintain and improve the stability, security, and performance of the company’s IT networks across sites and regional offices.

This role requires hands-on troubleshooting, project coordination, and strong collaboration with regional IT managers and stakeholders. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Meraki devices, support LAN/WAN/WLAN environments, and work with security practices while adhering to

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years experience as a Network Administrator, Network Engineer, or in a similar role.
Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostics, and network analytics tools.
Broad knowledge of networking principles, practices, procedures, and enterprise support methods, with the ability to work with increasing independence on moderately complex assignments.
Experience supporting enterprise network environments in both on-premises and cloud environments, including Windows and Linux servers and endpoints.
Experience deploying branch office networks using Cisco Meraki firewalls, wireless solutions, and stacked switching solutions.
Strong understanding of security best practices.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Experience coordinating or supporting network-related IT projects, including budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder communication, vendor coordination, documentation, and execution tracking.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Strong desire to provide exceptional customer service and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead or independently execute network startup activities for new construction sites and branch offices.
Install, configure, support, and optimize network devices for new and existing jobsites and offices across LAN, WAN, and WLAN environments, primarily within Cisco Meraki environments.
Coordinate the installation and configuration of services from Internet Service Providers at jobsites and offices across the country.
Support technology planning for new branch offices, construction trailers, and joint venture environments. Travel as needed to install and maintain these deployments.
Provide Level 2/3 support and advanced troubleshooting for network issues. Adhere to company policy for SLA and TTR while maintaining effective communication with support teams to promote efficient issue resolution.
Participate in after-hours maintenance windows and outage response as needed.
Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and successful implementation of network infrastructure changes.
Perform routine and scheduled system maintenance activities, including software and firmware updates, patch management, and vulnerability remediation for systems managed by the Network Team.
Install and configure security platforms that protect wired and wireless networks, including NAC, IDS, and VPN services.
Monitor network and system performance to ensure availability, reliability, high-quality service, and proactive identification of issues affecting uptime.
Work with vendors and service providers to support network, VoIP, and security equipment and software.
Lead, coordinate or execute network-related IT projects, including helping manage scope, timelines, vendor coordination, documentation, resource planning, and communication with business and IT stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
Track project milestones, risks, and dependencies for network-related initiatives.
Independently evaluate and recommend network configurations, hardware, and software products, that improve performance, security, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
Support standards for network documentation, lifecycle planning, and operational readiness.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides in all areas of responsibility to ensure accountability and knowledge sharing
Maintain a strong understanding of network hardware inventory activities, including check-in, cleaning, testing, organization, RMA handling, recycling, and maintenance of deployment-ready network kits and related logistics.
Provide general support for AV and conference room technologies, including platforms such as Polycom, Crestron, and Teams Meeting Rooms.
Provide basic administration of Microsoft 365 collaboration services and licensing related to Teams Admin Center, Teams Meeting Rooms, Teams Voice, and associated user or group management.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by evaluating current network operations, identifying opportunities to improve performance and supportability, and helping implement more effective solutions and practices.