Direct message the job poster from The McAlear Group Recruiter, Talent Acquisition for The McAlear Group, Inc. This position will work with team members to identify the needs of the business and partner with IT leadership to develop solutions to address those needs. In addition, this role will help plan and manage network related projects and will serve as a liaison between the business and technical aspects of assigned projects. Our company believes in the Ideal Team Player. We follow the model behaviors of Humble (quick to point out the contributions of others), Hungry (self‑motivated and diligent), Smart (socially appropriate and aware), Safety‑Minded (works to lower safety risks), Quality‑Minded (take pride in their work) and Attendance (recognizes their presence is important). ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Duties may include the proposal, design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of all aspects of The McAlear Group’s computer networks. Including but not limited to routers, switches, access points, wireless, VPNs, firewalls, and telecommunications devices. Monitoring of systems to assess or improve performance, reliability, and security. Troubleshoot, resolve, and communicate issues in a timely and effective manner. Display and maintain current knowledge and insight of networking and security best practices. Create and update documentation critical to the operation of the network. Effectively collaborate with team members and outside technology vendors. Participate and assist in the development of disaster recovery procedures. Responsible for updating and patching of network hardware and/or related software to mitigate security vulnerabilities and maintain stable operations of equipment. Follow IT polices of incident management, change management, backup, upgrade, and maintenance. Implement standards and operating procedures to ensure the integrity, consistency, security, quality, and performance of the network technology. Provide configuration and support to virtual networking for VMware, vSphere, and MS Azure. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other related duties as assigned. Ensure work area is clean and organized. Attending team building events. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times. COMPETENCY, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong knowledge of Cisco, Meraki, and Aruba networking products and operating systems. Ability to analyze, evaluate, identify, and rectify network issues. In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of the OSI networking model required. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience and knowledge of on‑premises network integration with cloud networks such as Microsoft Azure is strongly preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment with industrial specific network devices such as PLCs and production machinery will be considered a strong plus. Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non‑technical coworkers and management. Ability to work independently and exceptionally with minimal direction and supervision. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Associate degree or greater in a technology related field of study. Industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), and CompTIA Security +. An equivalent combination of degree, certification, and/or relevant work experience will be considered. Three to five years of professional experience. PREFERRED BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field. The McAlear Group offers a full range of benefits for eligible employee including 401k, health and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), disability coverage, and PTO. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The McAlear Group by 2x. Maumee, OH $135,000.00-$155,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr