Network Engineer: LAN/WAN, VPNs & Security

Papa John's USA, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's USA, Inc. is seeking an experienced network professional to design, deploy and maintain our global LAN/WAN, including firewalls, VPNs, and data center connectivity.

You will partner with executive leaders to plan capacity, document configurations, and enforce security policies in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong Cisco/network engineering skills, plus experience with security tooling and disaster recovery planning.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related.
• Experience is required (3 years with a Master's or 5 years progressive, post-Bachelor's with a Bachelor's).
• Must have experience in DevSecOps infrastructure practices and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with Cisco technologies and core data center networking including VLANs, NAT/PAT, and routing.
• Knowledge of security technologies such as Palo Alto management & monitoring, antivirus, URL filtering.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive management and department leaders to assess network capacity needs.
• Create and maintain documentation for network configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain network policies, procedures, and training plans.
• Design and deploy LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, with servers, routers, switches, and UPSs.
• Design, implement, and support firewalls and VPNs.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards.
• Oversee hardware/software upgrades and vendor negotiations.
• Configure networks to ensure reliable operation for business objectives.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Oversee end-user workstation hardware/software/troubleshooting and connectivity.
• Practice network asset management and inventory documentation.
• Monitor network performance and provide reports.
• Participate in managing network security solutions.
• Perform server and security audits and backups.

Skills

DevSecOps Infra

Network troubleshooting

Cisco technologies

L2/L3 networking

Data Center Technologies

Switching 2-9k

DNS & Load Balancing

SSL offloading

Security technologies

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in IT/Engineering or related

Tools

Palo Alto Panorama

Job description

Papa John's USA, Inc. is seeking an experienced network professional to design, deploy and maintain our global LAN/WAN, including firewalls, VPNs, and data center connectivity.

You will partner with executive leaders to plan capacity, document configurations, and enforce security policies in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong Cisco/network engineering skills, plus experience with security tooling and disaster recovery planning.