Network & Telecom Engineer - Cloud, VPN & SD-WAN Specialist

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Smithfield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Smithfield, Virginia, is seeking a Network and Telecommunications Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise networks and voice services, with accountability for performance and security.

The role collaborates with IT teams, vendors, and security to deliver technical solutions aligned with governance, with opportunities to work across cloud and on-prem environments. Travel up to 25% and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in networking.
• CCNA and CCDA certifications required; CCNP a plus.
• Experience with cloud migrations and network security.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, build, and administration of enterprise networks for stability and performance.
• Support on-premises and cloud voice/data services and ensure security and reliability.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Cloud networking

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications/Network Engineering or related field

2+ years of relevant experience

CCNA and CCDA certifications

Tools

Cisco DNA

SolarWinds

ThousandEyes

Wireshark

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Fortinet

Cisco IOS

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Smithfield, Virginia, is seeking a Network and Telecommunications Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise networks and voice services, with accountability for performance and security.

The role collaborates with IT teams, vendors, and security to deliver technical solutions aligned with governance, with opportunities to work across cloud and on-prem environments. Travel up to 25% and a comprehensive benefits package are included.