Network & Systems Engineer

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Girard (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and internal promotion

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Network & Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise network and server infrastructure. The role requires collaboration with the network team to ensure high availability, performance, and security.

The position is on-site in Medford, Wisconsin or Phenix City, Alabama, not remote. You will monitor and troubleshoot across network, server, virtualization, and cloud environments, and maintain documentation of configurations and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or related field.
• 3 years of enterprise network/server infra experience.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and subnetting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain and optimize enterprise network and server infrastructure for high availability and security.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network, server, virtualization, and cloud environments to minimize downtime.
• Configure, deploy, and support switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, servers and storage systems.
• Perform system administration tasks including server provisioning and patching.
• Maintain secure connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure services.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

Routing

Switching

Subnetting

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Microsoft Azure

Entra ID

Intune

PowerShell scripting

Cisco networking

UniFi networking

Job description

Network & Systems Engineer

Benefits

• We train and promote from within
• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays

This position is not remote and can be based from either Medford, Wisconsin or Phenix City, Alabama.

About the Position

• Collaborate with network team to design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise network and server infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security
• Monitor and troubleshoot network, server, virtualization, and cloud environments, resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Work as part of a team to configure, deploy, and support switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, servers, storage systems, and related technologies
• Perform system administration tasks including server provisioning and patching
• Support and maintain secure, reliable connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure services, including networking, identity integration, and hybrid cloud solutions
• Work collaboratively with other IT teams to integrate security and data protection into daily operations and strategic initiatives
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date documentation of network architecture, system configurations, procedures, and standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or significantly related field
• 3 years of recent related professional experience with enterprise network and server infrastructure
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and subnetting
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, apply good judgement, and problem solve under demanding circumstances
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (or in progress) such as CCNA, Network+, Azure, or similar
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, and Intune
• Prior experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi virtualization
• Familiarity with Cisco, UniFi, or similar networking platforms
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $60,000 to $78,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.