IT Network Architect - Diamond Bar, United States - Niagara Bottling

Description

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
IT Network Architect - Wireless & Security

The IT Network Architect – Wireless & Security is responsible for the installation, configuration, and day-to-day administrative tasks required to support network infrastructure operations.

This includes the design and implementation of wireless network and network security infrastructure based on system requirements and advanced troubleshooting of these implementations in a distributed environment.

This is a hands-on operational role with on-call responsibilities, maintaining SLAs for the infrastructure supporting Niagara's critical business applications hosted in the datacenters and remote manufacturing facilities.

• Leverage tools like Cisco DNAC and Cisco Prime to monitor and analyze the performance of existing Wi-Fi networks to identify deficiencies and implement optimization strategies for improved network efficiency and end-user experience.
• Design, test, implement, and support secured Wi-Fi networks based on organizational requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct site surveys in a distributed Cisco environment using tools like Ekahau to assess environmental factors that may impact Wi-Fi performance.
• Administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) clusters, including monitoring, implementation, certificate renewal, troubleshooting and other maintenance activities.
• Implementation and management of Cisco WLCs and APs.
• Develop, implement, and support network access control policies for end user and IoT devices to ensure security compliance.
• Execute implementation of new systems and upgrades to existing systems.
• Execute tasks associated with departmental projects to ensure timely completion.
• Provide operational status updates to IT Management team when needed.
• Participate in the development of architecture design and integration with existing IT infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain IT environment to ensure SLA's are met, and issues are properly escalated.
• Align tactical objectives with other IT departments.
• Understand how tactical goals and projects align to departmental budget
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Additionally, the IT Network Architect – Wireless & Security is expected to demonstrate:

• Proficiency in Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Technical Proficiency:

Experience and background in the relevant technologies. The ability to stay abreast of new Wi-Fi technologies and adapt / apply them to changing business environments. Includes the ability to educate oneself on technologies through not only formal training, but self-study and research. Includes the ability to foster strong vendor and partner relationships.

• Troubleshooting Skills:

Ability to analyze complex network issues quickly; Emphasis on troubleshooting ability and problem resolution for network issues and/or application issues.

• Outstanding Customer/Client Focus
• Project Management Skills, Time-Management and

Documentation Skills:
The ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple tasks / projects simultaneously. Includes information organizational skills, design drawing and documentation.

• Communication Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively to all levels of technical staff, end-user communities, and various levels of management.

• Strong business acumen
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Proven leadership qualities
• Teamwork Orientation

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 10 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 10 Years – Experience in Position
• 10 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• List if any travel is required using percentage of time:
• 25% - on average travels 1 week out of the month
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 10 Years – Experience working in Position
• 10 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Education

• Minimum Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred:
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience

Certification/License:

• Required:

CCNP or similar certification or equivalent work experience

• Preferred:

CWNE, ECSE-D or similar certification or equivalent work experience
Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type:
Salary

$116, $163,274.00 / Yearly

Bonus Target: 10% Annual

Benefits

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Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.