UFP Industries
Network Engineer
UFP Industries, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Do you like using your IT skills to solve complex problems in a highly collaborative environment? Join the UFP Industries' IT team where you will be integral to the continuous improvement of our company.
UFPI is seeking a seasoned DevNet Engineer with a robust background in complex IP networking and datacenter design. The ideal candidate will not only excel in IT but also possess significant experience in designing and implementing OT solutions within a manufacturing environment.
We are looking for someone who thrives on creative design and innovative, out-of-the-box thinking to tackle challenges. This role demands strong collaboration skills, enabling effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to identify and implement the best solutions. A willingness to deepen one's understanding to achieve optimal results is essential.
This position offers a dynamic blend of opportunities to implement cutting-edge technologies while maintaining and enhancing our existing infrastructure.
Location: Must be able to office out of our Grand Rapids, MI location
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Interpret business objectives and translate into technical requirements for network design and implementationDesign/Architect resilient, fault tolerant, network architectures that provide a stable and consistent business experienceDesign/Architect networks with security best practices and enforcing proper segmentation for various applications and usesExperience in Operational Technology (OT) networking, including an understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of OT environmentsFamiliarity with integrating IT and OT networks, securing OT assets, and optimizing performance in industrial or critical infrastructure settingsExpertise in routing, switching, access control lists (ACLs), and other network fundamentals. You recognize the critical need for a dependable and scalable network infrastructure and possess strong skills in creating automation solutionsProficiency in scripting and automation, particularly using Python, with experience in developing scripts and tools to automate network tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce manual interventionInstall, configure, deploy, and validate, LAN, WAN, WLAN, and security designsMaintain and operate firewall policies and NAC policies to ensure best practices and proper network segmentationDevelop and maintain processes and procedures to drive efficiency for internal business teamsAssist Engineers with scope of work definitionCreate and maintain network documentationPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications
Bachelor's degree in IS/IT Field, or similar areas of studyMinimum of 5 years of experience in Network EngineeringRouting/Switching/Securing Networks, particularly with Cisco, Arista, and Palo AltoFamiliarity with Operational Technology (OT) networking and its unique requirementsExperience with developing and implementing network automation solutionsProficiency in scripting and automation tools, to include Python, PowerShell, and AnsibleIndustry standards for securing enterprise networks
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
UFPI is seeking a seasoned DevNet Engineer with a robust background in complex IP networking and datacenter design. The ideal candidate will not only excel in IT but also possess significant experience in designing and implementing OT solutions within a manufacturing environment.
We are looking for someone who thrives on creative design and innovative, out-of-the-box thinking to tackle challenges. This role demands strong collaboration skills, enabling effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to identify and implement the best solutions. A willingness to deepen one's understanding to achieve optimal results is essential.
This position offers a dynamic blend of opportunities to implement cutting-edge technologies while maintaining and enhancing our existing infrastructure.
Location: Must be able to office out of our Grand Rapids, MI location
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Interpret business objectives and translate into technical requirements for network design and implementationDesign/Architect resilient, fault tolerant, network architectures that provide a stable and consistent business experienceDesign/Architect networks with security best practices and enforcing proper segmentation for various applications and usesExperience in Operational Technology (OT) networking, including an understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of OT environmentsFamiliarity with integrating IT and OT networks, securing OT assets, and optimizing performance in industrial or critical infrastructure settingsExpertise in routing, switching, access control lists (ACLs), and other network fundamentals. You recognize the critical need for a dependable and scalable network infrastructure and possess strong skills in creating automation solutionsProficiency in scripting and automation, particularly using Python, with experience in developing scripts and tools to automate network tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce manual interventionInstall, configure, deploy, and validate, LAN, WAN, WLAN, and security designsMaintain and operate firewall policies and NAC policies to ensure best practices and proper network segmentationDevelop and maintain processes and procedures to drive efficiency for internal business teamsAssist Engineers with scope of work definitionCreate and maintain network documentationPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications
Bachelor's degree in IS/IT Field, or similar areas of studyMinimum of 5 years of experience in Network EngineeringRouting/Switching/Securing Networks, particularly with Cisco, Arista, and Palo AltoFamiliarity with Operational Technology (OT) networking and its unique requirementsExperience with developing and implementing network automation solutionsProficiency in scripting and automation tools, to include Python, PowerShell, and AnsibleIndustry standards for securing enterprise networks
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.