Network Engineer

At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. 

If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you! 

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Network & Systems Engineer for the Infrastructure and Operations Team is responsible for providing JLBJ staff with on-site local network / Infrastructure support for the Perry (GA) location. The role will also be responsible for JLBJ global Infrastructure. The Network & System Engineer will deliver network solutions and provide assistance to compute / storage teams. Network & System Engineer responsibilities include the planning, implementing, monitoring and maintenance of the network infrastructure within the plant. The Network Systems Engineer must also have extensive knowledge of network technologies and a background in server/storage technologies. Understanding Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) models is required for this role.

The Network Systems Engineer is also responsible for building strong collaborative relationships between the IT team and all Jack Links business teams. The Network Systems Engineer provides I.T Infrastructure technical knowledge and expertise to executive, plant and Business leadership as required. The Network Systems Engineer may work with the System Architect to provide a technical perspective to help process owners identify opportunities for technology expansion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

· Interfaces with plant technology applying I.T solutions to meet the business needs.

· Maintains I.T Infrastructure network technology in the location.

· Supports the global network team in project delivery.

· Supports the network architect in delivering global designs.

· Supports Server/Storage teams with tasks at the plant location.

· Ensures the network is meets security standards.

· Performs firmware updates.

· Working with the International Infrastructure team support global business initiatives,

· Partner with site leadership to understand business requirements that pertain to I.T Infrastructure.

· Identify problem management trends and determine root cause analysis of issues.

· Identify non-value added manual support tasks and automate to reduce team impact.

· Engage with the Project Management Office (PMO) to plan for the testing and delivery of customer technology solutions.

· Effectively prioritize and execute tasks as assigned from internal and project leadership.

· Utilize and update enterprise ticketing system (Numara Track-IT) to keep a record of work assigned and to maintain expected incident management and service level agreements with the business. When necessary, ensure timely escalation of client problems.

· Perform Level 1 analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of Infrastructure technical problems for a variety of end users plus identify, test and implement corrective hardware solutions, including off-site repair, as needed.

· Support maintaining global asset tracking of Infrastructure technologies

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education:

Bachelor Degree in computer related field or equivalent work experience

Required Experience:

· 4 Years experience with Cisco network technologies

· 4 Years experience applying firmware patches

· 4 Years experience with virtualization technologies

· 3 years experience with SDWAN

· 3 years’ experience with Windows server operating systems.

· 2 years’ experience scripting and automating Infrastructure. 3 years' experience working with Azure/AWS/Google

· 3 years’ experience working with Security teams responding or remediating gaps.

· Strong customer-service orientation.

· Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

· Able to read and understand technical manuals and procedural documentation.

· Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.

· Strong written and oral communication skills.

· Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.

· Knowledge of current technological developments and trends in industry.

· Available for afterhours support as needed

· Valid driver’s license and insurable

· Ability to travel to other plant locations

Preferred:

· 4-year technical degree in computer science field

· CCNA or CCNE Certification

· Experience working in consumer package goods plant.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

Proven experience understanding I.T Infrastructure technologies and components.

Experience working with Virtualization technology.

Understanding of Network and SDWAN technologies.

Ability to think logically and present data in a structured manner.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. However; the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate controlled office. Travel may be required.

The salary range for this role is $92,400 - $127,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.