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MGP Ingredients · 15 hours ago

Network Engineer

St. Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, security, and ongoing reliability of the organization’s network and infrastructure environment, ensuring seamless connectivity and safeguarding data through strong security controls.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, voice, firewall, and network connectivity across all sites

Implement, monitor, and maintain network devices including switches, routers, firewalls, SANs, servers, access points, and UPS systems

Configure networking hardware in accordance with manufacturer standards and industry best practices

Install, configure, and maintain network cabling and related equipment

Ensure day-to-day performance, availability, and reliability of network and infrastructure systems

Function as the network security administrator, ensuring appropriate user access and compliance with security standards

Develop, implement, and integrate network security solutions

Identify vulnerabilities, develop security response plans, and remediate risks

Safeguard systems and data from threats and malicious activity

Evaluate system configurations and ensure patching, drivers, and hardware remain current to meet security and business requirements

Troubleshoot mid- to large-scale network, application, and security issues

Restore routine to complex computing service operations

Manage incident, change, problem, and disaster recovery processes

Respond to emergency situations during and outside normal business hours as needed

Manage network servers and supporting technology tools

Script and automate routine tasks to improve efficiency and reliability

Effectively manage complex systems, networks, and IT environments

Create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs for networks, devices, and rules

Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new and emerging network technologies

Develop solutions that are practical, thorough, and aligned with organizational goals

Apply project management and problem-solving skills to network initiatives

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cisco certificationsPalo Alto certificationsLAN/WAN experienceNetwork security solutionsPowerShell scriptingRoutingSwitchingActive DirectoryDisaster Recovery planningAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime-management skills

Required

Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent related work experience

8+ years of hands-on experience designing, configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise LAN/WAN environments

3+ years of experience supporting infrastructure components including servers, networking, virtualization, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, firewalls, storage, and backup solutions

Experience with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning

Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco technologies including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and VPNs

Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, and secure remote access solutions

Strong working knowledge of routing and switching technologies including BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, MPLS, AVPN, ACLs, DHCP, SNMP, log aggregation, and port channels

Experience with Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP services

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities

Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks and projects with minimal direction

Proven organizational, planning, and time-management skills

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs

Willingness to take ownership, demonstrate leadership, and solve problems that impact business operations

Demonstrated ability to scope projects, establish timelines, and consistently deliver results