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Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.

engineering opportunity

Senior IT/OT Network Engineer

Responsible for designing, maintaining, and securing the North American network infrastructure across over 50 locations. This includes managing WAN, LAN, and VPN configurations while driving the corporate IT Shared Services strategy.

Hopkins, Minnesota, United StateshybridFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.?

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the

largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States.

When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

* 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history

* A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant

* ENR (Engineering News Record) top 500 firm

We have a Senior IT/OT Network Engineer opportunity in Eden Prairie, MN. This

position is responsible for designing and maintaining the current network

infrastructure for the current and future growth of our North American network

connecting over 50 locations to a global network. This role will ensure that the

organization’s computer systems and networks remain secure and reliable while

driving the corporate IT Shared Services strategy.

Please note: Only candidates local to our HQ in Eden Prairie, MN are being

considered for this role. This role isn't scheduled to sponsor a work visa.

This person will provide network-related shared services throughout North

America and is ultimately responsible for managing the use of WANs, LANs, WLANs,

VLANs, VPN, VoIP, and organization-specific network requirements.

The network administrator balances technical knowledge with network and data

infrastructure management while maintaining and monitoring network availability

and collecting data to enhance security and reliability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for performing duties to ensure the reliability and

support of the business systems network for our customers whether internal or

external. This includes and is not limited to the following:

* WAN Administration, LAN Administration, Remote Access Administration and

administration of regional network Internet, VPN, and Zero Trust

configuration

* Establish and configure networks for organization-wide use

* Maintain reliable system performance by actively monitoring error logs and

user-reported network issues

* Conduct regular tests to ensure that the system meets expectations for speed,

security, and reliability

* Also work with technicians and administrators to conduct routine system

audits, making recommendations to improve reliability and performance

* Develop and deploy performance-enhancing measures throughout the network

* Firewall policy creation, Switch management

* Manage decisions regarding network upgrades and repairs

* Understanding how different projects interlink and overlap to establish

priorities

* Identifying opportunities for continual improvement

* Ensuring relevant standards, processes, and regulations are upheld

* Support the organization’s information security efforts, using best practices

and procedures to protect data from intrusion, loss, and corruption

* Develop and maintain system documentation, manuals, and change logs

* Perform requirements gathering, business process analysis, and project

management tasks as required

* Act as a point of escalation for the support services team

* Mentor and develop within the team

* Occasional travel to branch sites to assist with setups and/or critical

issues

* Onsite, remote, on-call, and emergency support

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

* Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree in Computer Science or MIS, Industry

Certification; or combination of education and experience

* Proven experience managing and troubleshooting large and complex networks

* Comprehensive knowledge of network administration, and related network

hardware and software with Fortinet, Cisco, Aruba, etc.

* Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switch programming (3 years)

* Current industry certifications preferred such as Cisco certified network

admin (CCNA), CompTIA Sec+

* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (including Visio &

Project)

* Ability to multitask, adjust to change, and adapt to a fast-paced environment

* Must be able to complete complex projects with minimal to no supervision

* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to

effectively convey information to end users both on-site and remote

* Must occasionally lift, carry, or move up to 50 lbs

* Ability to travel up to 25%

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or

efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential

for performing the job and evaluating performance

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit

package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical

• Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability

• Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible

Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100%

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will

Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance

The expected salary range is $85,000 - $125,000 per year depending on

qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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Which skills does this role require?

WAN AdministrationLAN AdministrationVPN ConfigurationZero TrustFirewall Policy CreationSwitch ManagementLayer 2 and Layer 3 ProgrammingNetwork TroubleshootingFortinetArubaMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft ProjectNetwork SecurityProject ManagementRequirements GatheringIT/OT NetworkWANLANWLANVLANVPNVoIPCompTIA Sec+Layer 2Layer 3Network InfrastructureSystems IntegrationNetwork AdministrationFirewallSwitchingRoutingIT Shared Services

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