Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Level: Salary

Division: Information Technology

Reports to: Divisional Manager of Architecture

Love planning and building network solutions? Do new challenges and a dynamic work environment excite you? We are looking for a motivated and positive individual to join our team and do just that!

About the Role: Our systems engineering team works closely with our software engineering, security, and IT operations teams on infrastructure solution design and delivery. They are responsible for developing a direction for infrastructure services within the technology portfolio, building and maturing infrastructure engineering practices, and enabling future-state business capabilities. They focus on delivering solutions that achieve high standards in availability, resiliency, operational efficiency, and total cost of ownership. As a network engineer, you will play a key role in designing and maintaining the network infrastructure for Do it Best Corp. Responsibilities Include:

Assess, propose, and prioritize network infrastructure engineering efforts based on value and alignment with corporate objectives

Execute on architecting, engineering, and deploying technology solutions, with a focus on resiliency, recoverability, security, performance, manageability, and total cost of ownership

Partner with others on the architecture & engineering team for technology research, innovation, and experimentation efforts

Install, configure, and maintain network equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers

Collect data and perform analysis to ensure optimal network performance

Collaborate with team members from other subject domains to define and mature solution engineering practices, focusing on engineering principles

Perform technology evaluations and make recommendations for hardware, software, and services

Collaborate with IT operations teams on troubleshooting, isolating, and resolving issues

Provide Tier 3 technical support, including participation in an on-call rotation

Enable IT operations teams to manage technology assets by creating documentation and leading knowledge transfer sessions

Occasional travel to distribution centers for technology projects

Education, Experience, and Skills:

Four year technical degree (Computer Science / related discipline) or equivalent training and at least 4 years relevant professional experience

Experience with solutions engineering and applying systems thinking principles

Experience with core infrastructure technologies and services

Experience with cloud technologies, including building and operating cloud applications

Knowledge of OSI model and networking fundamentals

Knowledge of IT security and operational best-practices

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Disciplined, focused, and self-motivated

Strong planning and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Attentive to detail and proven decision-making abilities

Additional considerations:

Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes

Experience with scripting and automation

Knowledge of technology protocols and standards

Knowledge of and experience with agile and/or lean frameworks

Knowledge of application design principles and modern architectures

Benefits available to you:

Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid time off to foster work/life balance

Profit sharing

Bonus Pay opportunities

Retirement funding opportunities

Education reimbursement

Health club reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply. About Do it Best: At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.–based and member-owned hardware & lumber/building material buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. We have made it our philosophy to serve over 3,800 member-owned locations across the United States and in over 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services to increase our member’s market share and profitability. By reaching over $4 billion in annual sales, Do it Best is the second largest co-op in the industry. Our success stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.