Network Engineer

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Reporting to the Manager of Network and Telecom Infrastructure, this position will be part a strong team that works closely with internal colleagues and vendors to maximize network/system efficiency, consistency, and availability. This position will be responsible for overseeing the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of global large-scale network infrastructure in Apex, NC.

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The Build (Responsibilities)

• Install, support and maintain hardware and software infrastructure according to best practices, including routers, switches, wireless LAN controllers, and firewalls.
• Perform network security design and integration.
• Diagnose problems and solve issues often under time constraints.
• Provide network and host based security, incident response, firewall and VPN management and administration.
• Implement the necessary controls and procedures to protect information systems and assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction.
• Assist in the development of guidelines and procedures for administration and security best practices.
• Provide updated network documentation.
• Monitor network usage, anticipate problems and suggest solutions.
• Manage network projects from installation to completion.
• Work closely with colleagues to meet team goals and improve processes and practices.
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
• Remain current on emerging technologies via professional groups, internal and external training, independent research and study, and other avenues available.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Manager of Infrastructure Services.
  
  

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• B.S. or B.A. in a technical field or relevant combination of education and experience (may consider 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree).
• 7 years of expertise in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points and controllers, and monitoring applications.
• Participate in and/or oversight of the daily upkeep and administration of the ATG’s global enterprise network.
• Lead/mentor colleagues and demonstrate ability to grow into a leadership role.
• Proven experience with Layer 2 Switching.
• Design and implementation of VLANs, 802.1Q VLAN Trunking, VTP, STP, Port Security, QoS, and Inter-VLAN Routing for Three-Tier Campus Network deployments using Cisco Catalyst / Nexus Switches; Configured HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, and EtherChannel for network redundancy and load-balancing.
• Layer 3 Routing - Performed IP Addressing and Subnetting, Route Summarization and Redistribution, NAT/PAT; Designed and implemented static and dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF, EIGRP on Cisco Routers; configured BGPv4, AS-Path Filters, Prefix Filters, and BGP Path Attributes.
• WAN - Deployed MPLS on Cisco Routers over full T3 circuits. Intelligent WAN / Hybrid WAN, Software Defined Networking experience a plus.
• Security - Configured IP Access Control Lists and AAA TACACS to secure Cisco devices. Deployed VPDN, L2TP Tunnel, GRE Tunnel, and LAN-to-LAN IPSec VPN. Managed Checkpoint / ASA firewall policy.
• Cisco Voice over IP – Designed, implemented, and supported Cisco VoIP solutions using Call Manager, Unity Connection, and Cisco Unified Contact Center Express version 10.5 with MGCP and H.323 Gateways and configuration of SRST.
• Cisco Wireless – Deployed and managed Cisco Access Points using Wireless Lan Controllers and Prime NCS.
• Cisco Video Conferencing – Configured and supported Cisco Video Conferencing equipment including VCS, VCS Expressway, MCU and TMS.
• Familiarity with network monitoring / troubleshooting, systems such as Solarwinds, LiveAction, Glue Networks
  
  

Professional Skills And Additional Requirements

• IP Routing Protocols: BGPv4, OSPF, EIGRP.
• LAN Technologies: Ethernet, VLANs, Trunking, VTP, STP, HSRP, VRRP, and EtherChannel.
• Data Center Technologies: Fibre Channel over Ethernet, FabricPath Switching, Virtual SANs, Zoning.
• WAN / MAN technologies: MPLS, T3, Fiber, Metro-E.
• Security: IPSec VPN, GRE Tunnel, L2TP Tunnel, VPDN, ACL, AAA.
• TCP/IP: IP Addressing, Subnetting, Route Summarization & Redistribution, NAT/PAT, QoS.
• 7 years Networking and Communications Administration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to document complex network designs.
• Strong routing and switching experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or above certification strongly preferred.
  
  

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!