Smithfield Foods · 3 weeks ago
Network and Telecom Engineer
Smithfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Network and Telecommunications Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise-wide network and telecommunications systems, ensuring security and reliability for business operations.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Lead the enterprise design, build, and administration of network platforms to ensure stability, scalability, and performance (Cisco a plus)
Manage and optimize enterprise network environments across key technologies, including routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), switching (spanning tree, VLAN, VTP), services (DNS, DHCP, SMB, subnetting, NetFlow), VPN (SSL/IPSec), SD-WAN, wireless, and telecom/VoIP. Support multi-cloud networking (AWS, Azure preferred) including security groups and NSGs (Cisco and Fortinet a plus)
Use monitoring and diagnostic tools (Cisco DNA, SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, Wireshark) to evaluate network performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain reliability
Leverage orchestration tools and programming skills (Ansible a plus) to automate network processes and services, enhancing efficiency and consistency
Configure, install, upgrade, and maintain client/server network software and telecom systems, ensuring functionality and minimizing downtime
Analyze and resolve complex issues by identifying root causes, implementing efficient solutions, mitigating risks, and translating business requirements into technical solutions
Partner with Security, Enterprise Architecture, and other IT teams to integrate secure and reliable solutions aligned with organizational needs
Work independently with the flexibility to adapt to changing technologies and learn new systems quickly while mentoring peers through knowledge-sharing
Maintain clear documentation of network design, standards, and procedures while effectively communicating technical information to peers and leadership
Provide on-site support and project implementation with up to 25% travel as required
Administer network and telecommunications systems to ensure availability and reliability for authorized users
Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, and vendors. As well as troubleshoot issues with network hardware/software, telephones, and security systems to restore service
Maintain the Company’s telecommunications infrastructure, including PBXs, call accounting, Automatic Call Distribution (ACD), voicemail, interactive voice response, video conferencing systems, and MS Teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Information Technology Management, or a related technical field, with 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Current Cisco CCNA and/or Cisco CCDA certification required
Experience supporting cloud migrations and maintaining network security through proper VPN and firewall configuration
Strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and in a customer-friendly manner
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a business environment
Availability to respond to customer needs, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment issues
Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with the ability to build strong relationships and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred
Additional certifications such as Cisco CCNP preferred
AWS, Azure preferred
Cisco and Fortinet a plus
Ansible a plus
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
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