Senior Network Engineer II

Panda Restaurant Group; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,500 - 152,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center

Paid time off starting at 15 days

Continuous education assistance

Income protection including Disability and Life insurance

Job summary

A leading restaurant corporation is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Rosemead, California. The role involves ensuring optimal network operation, configuring routers, switches, and firewalls, and overseeing network-related projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a computer technology field or equivalent experience, along with CCNA and MCITP or VCP certifications. This position offers a hybrid remote schedule, competitive salary, and benefits including full medical, dental, and vision insurance, among others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 12 years of relevant experience in computer technology.
• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Certifications in CCNA and MCITP or VCP necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure global network infrastructure operates optimally.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Analyze network activity and develop capacity planning.
• Install patches and firmware for network functionality.
• Manage and maintain virtual infrastructure.

Skills

Networking equipment configuration

Capacity planning

Network infrastructure analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer technology field

Relevant experience

CCNA certification

MCITP or VCP certification

Job description

Summary

The Senior Network Engineer position is responsible for ensuring the network is operating optimally so associates can always access the network with sufficient speed and capacity. This position configures routers, switches, and firewalls to maximize efficiency and ensure reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives. The Senior Network Engineer also ensures patches and firmware are applied to the network to guarantee proper functioning and availability of new functionality. This position oversees all network-related projects and serves as the technical lead for the Disaster Recovery Project. The Senior Network Engineer also conducts research on network infrastructure products, services, and protocols to remain abreast of the development in the networking industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the global (LAN/WAN) network infrastructure is operating optimally so associates can always access the network with sufficient speed and capacity.
• Configures and maintains network equipment including routers, switches, wireless systems, and firewalls to ensure optimal performance for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Analyzes network activity/problems and develops capacity planning to support business growth. Reviews and makes recommendations to improve network and system performance.
• Ensures patches and firmware are installed to the network to guarantee proper functioning and availability of new functionality.
• Manages and maintains virtual infrastructure, including virtual machine and storage systems, and Storage Area Network (SAN) Infrastructure.
• Oversees all network-related projects and serves as the technical lead for the Disaster Recovery Project.
• Conducts research on network infrastructure products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of the developments in the networking industry.
• Effectively communicates operational issues and report/data to support remediation recommendations.
• Works with all functional IS teams to provide effective support and management of networking facilities.
• Interacts with vendors, contractors, and consultants to evaluate and recommend network products and services.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your Background & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer technology field or 12 years of relevant experience in computer technology
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• CCNA and MCITP or VCP certification required
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range

Pay Range: P3: $108,500 - $152,500 / Annual. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].