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fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With nearly $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

Job purpose: The fairlife IT team is looking for a highly motivated Network Engineer to provide critical support for our enterprise wired and wireless networks. The ideal candidate will excel in both independent and collaborative settings, working with teams across the organization to ensure our IT assets deliver the reliability, performance, and value necessary to support our rapidly growing business.

Responsibilities:

• Network Support: Provide onsite and remote network administration and support in a 24x7 manufacturing operation for both IT and OT systems. This includes ensuring network reliability and addressing any urgent issues that may arise.
• Proactive Maintenance: Ensure continuous operation through proactive planning, maintenance, and monitoring of critical IT networks and supporting systems across multiple sites. This involves regular updates, patches, and performance tuning to prevent downtime.
• Network Design and Troubleshooting: Design, set up, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues related to Cisco hardware, wireless, switching, and routing. This includes configuring network devices, optimizing network performance, and resolving connectivity issues.
• Security Support: Provide technical support for network security platforms, including Cisco ISE and Secure Network Analytics. This involves implementing security policies, monitoring security threats, and responding to security incidents                                       
• Infrastructure Management: Administer, maintain, and optimize network infrastructure comprised of Cisco Catalyst and IE3000 series switches, wireless controllers, and access points with DNA Center and Cisco ISE. This includes managing network configurations, monitoring network health, and ensuring optimal performance.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed systems documentation. This includes documenting network configurations, changes, and procedures to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
• Project Participation: Participate in multiple business projects and provide technical expertise and support as needed. This involves collaborating with project teams, providing network-related insights, and ensuring network requirements are met.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and make expert recommendations for improvements to IT platforms, architecture, and capabilities to ensure appropriate service levels, performance, and cost of ownership. This includes staying updated with the latest network technologies and best practices.

 

Skills/Qualifications Required:

• Experience: A minimum of 4+ years of experience in designing, implementing, securing, and troubleshooting Cisco wired and wireless multi-site networks. Proficiency with IP networking design and operational concepts, including subnetting, tunneling, and QoS using LAN and WAN connectivity. Extensive experience with Cisco IOS and Cisco hardware, including routers, switches, and wireless LAN controllers, with a strong comfort level in operation and configuration using the CLI.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting L2 technologies. Hands-on experience with Cisco DNAC and/or ISE is a plus. Familiarity with Azure Cloud Architecture and Microsoft Azure AD/DHCP/DNS is also beneficial.
• Hardware: Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series, Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controllers, Secure Firewall 4225 NGFW Appliance’s, Defense Orchestrator for Firepower 4225 and Catalyst 9606 multilayer switches configured as a Stackwise Virtual pair.
• Professional Skills: Demonstrated professional behavior when communicating and working with members, vendors, and/or customers. Promotes effective communication and interaction among departments and clearly and concisely expresses professional opinions. Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Certifications: CCNA and CCNP certifications are preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various departments
• Working conditions and physical requirements:
• Standard Office Hours: The position typically requires working standard office hours. However, there are shared on-call duties for off-hours to ensure network reliability and address any urgent issues that may arise.
• Physical Requirements: The role involves some physical activity, including the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. This may be necessary for tasks such as installing or moving network equipment.
• Work Environment: The work environment is primarily an office setting but may also include visits to various company sites to support network infrastructure. This could involve working in different conditions, such as data centers or manufacturing facilities.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to support network operations at different company locations. This could include both short-term and extended trips, depending on project needs and support requirements.

 

position location: Goodyear, AZ (This position will be required to reside in a fairlife location. 3100 N Cotton Lane, Goodyear, AZ 85395. If you are not in any of these locations and are interested in this position, relocation is required.)

reports to: IT Network Engineering Manager

travel requirements: >10%, with increased travel expected during onboarding period.

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].