Responsible to troubleshoot network systems and recommend improvements. Collaborates with various teams and partners to drive technology strategies while maintaining a core technical networking foundation.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee architecture and performance of existing network systems. Provide tactical and strategic input on overall network planning and related projects
• Monitor systems and alerts, perform issue identification and resolution
• Evaluate and oversee the security of the current network and recommend ways to improve
• Oversee and manage enterprise-wide wireless solution
• Manage Next Gen firewalls
• Perform regular scheduled network system patching as well as emergency patching for critical zero-day threats
• Ensure thorough documentation for all aspects of network/software configuration and processes for daily support and disaster recovery
• Assist in maintaining Disaster Recovery needs for Belmark
• Manage and maintain the company's data wiring, switches, firewalls, WAN circuits
• Work with vendors to provide secure access solutions to their equipment onsite at Belmark
• Participate in IT major incident, change, problem management and disaster recovery processes
• Understand emerging and current technology and identify solutions to meet business needs
• Support IT team members troubleshooting issues, and support ticket requests
• Responsible to follow all safety procedures as required by the role, and to nurture a food safety culture by adhering to all Safe Quality Foods requirements
• May perform other duties as assigned by manager

Great benefits for the entire family!

• Health, Dental, and Vision plan with Wellness discount
• FREE On-site Health Clinic
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan with 6% match
• Paid vacation AND personal time
• Paid holidays beginning day one
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE On-site Fitness Center

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Requires a minimum of an Associate degree in computer science or related field
• At least 3 years of network management/network administration experience
• Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP including IP Addressing and sub-netting, network connectivity, LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN architectures, etc
• VMware vSphere administration experience
• Experience with Juniper and FortiGate are a bonus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to work independently and manage caseload, as well as collaborate on team projects
• Knowledge of and the ability to effectively utilize the English language
• Ability to stand for 25% of work time; walk for 25% of work time; and sit for 50% of work time
• Ability to lift: up to 10 pounds or less 25% of work time, up to 25 pounds or less for 10% of work time and up to 50 pounds or less 10% of work time
• Ability to reach above shoulders 10% of work time
• Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
• Ability to work around machinery
• Regular attendance is required, may be required to work some overtime

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Normal manufacturing environment
• May be some exposure to vibrations, noise, and chemical odors

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word “may”.