Network Engineer

Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Crecera Brands is the driving force behind Sportsman’s Guide, The Golf Warehouse, and Baseball Savings.com, three of America’s leading retailers of outdoor gear, sporting goods and golf supplies. For nearly 45 years, our companies have been dedicated to helping our customers enjoy the fun, freedom and traditions of the great outdoors. From hunting and fishing to playing ball and hitting the links, the companies of Crecera Brands deliver the gear you need to succeed.

Crecera Brands is growing rapidly and our IT team plays a pivotal role in facilitating our growth. We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our talented team. The following is a high-level summary of job duties and qualifications associated with this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Act as a resource for all network-related systems for all company sites and data centers (Routers, Firewalls, Switches, SDWAN Devices, Wireless, etc)
• Maintain multi-site topology of all company sites, including cloud systems. 
• Data center management. This includes racking, cabling, and physical installation of the hardware and documentation.
• Help with design and perform proactive maintenance (e.g. applying security patches, tuning changes, etc.) and monitor systems to avoid business-impacting issues.
• Recommend and advise management on network and security options.
• Provide on-call support including troubleshooting and resolving network-related issues on time.
• Provide high-quality customer service to associates at all levels of the company.
• Create and maintain documentation including policies, procedures, and technical.
• Provide budget estimates including capital & expense, as well as time.
• Work with vendors on project implementations and support as needed.
• Research, test, and implement new hardware and software.
• Act as a technical resource for IT and business teams.
• Cross-train with team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree, specialized IT training or equivalent experience
• Experience configuring and maintaining multi-site LAN/WAN connectivity and transport.
• Experience with Cloud networking and connectivity a plus
• Experience implementing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco IOS, Nexus NX-OS switches
• Experience with Check Point or other SDWAN systems a plus
• Understanding of data center management.
• Knowledge of the design and implementation of monitoring and management tools
• Professional certifications such as CCNA are a plus.
• Knowledge of security concepts and tools.
• Scripting/automation knowledge preferred.
• A self-motivated person who can work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapts to changing priorities.
• Proven ability to provide high customer satisfaction at all levels of the company.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to creatively and cost-effectively solve problems.
• Ability to research and apply solutions to IT problems.
• A proven track record of driving projects to completion.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and a lifelong learner.
• Ability to lift 50 Lbs. required. 
• Ability to travel to different Data Center locations within the Metro