Network Engineer

Description

Hammond Lumber Company, voted 2024's Best Places to Work in Maine, is seeking a Full-Time Network Administrator for our Belgrade, Maine location.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support and ownership of the network infrastructure by optimizing stability, availability, reliability, and performance. 
• Manage and support network firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and other network hardware/virtual appliances.
• Advanced Network Design and Administration: Manage and optimize technology systems with a particular focus on Networking, Microsoft 365, and Zero trust environments.
• Develop and implement a technology business plan and roadmap that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Provide excellent customer service to all levels of employees including customers, peers, and leadership.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, providing rapid resolution and preventive maintenance. 
• Create and maintain documentation related to networking infrastructure components including network diagrams, rack diagrams, and technology data flow diagrams.
• This position is primarily on-site with the possibility for hybrid for qualified candidates.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance & Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Purchase Discount
• 401(k) Plan
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• EAP and Work Life Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Outings
• Employee Charge Accounts
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
• 6+ years of technical experience in IT infrastructure, networking, with a focus on complex networking.
• Ability to travel to other sites and work after hours when needed.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve business problems.
• Advanced understanding of WAN, LAN, and WLAN technologies.
• Experience with Network Design, Advanced Firewall, Switching, and Routing technologies.
• Deep understanding of IP communication and routing, advanced required.
• Knowledge of network protocols (QoS, BGP, DNS, DHCP)
• Knowledge of Zero trust network principles and remote access technologies.
• Experience managing and supporting enterprise technology solutions. 
• Asset management, deploying, implementing, and managing 3rd party antivirus/anti-malware software. 
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity and PCI Compliance.
• CCNP or CCNA certifications preferred.