Love planning and building network solutions? Do new challenges and a dynamic work environment excite you? We are looking for a motivated and positive individual to join our team and do just that! Our systems engineering team works closely with our software engineering, security, and IT operations teams on infrastructure solution design and delivery. They are responsible for developing a direction for infrastructure services within the technology portfolio, building and maturing infrastructure engineering practices, and enabling future-state business capabilities. They focus on delivering solutions that achieve high standards in availability, resiliency, operational efficiency, and total cost of ownership. As a network engineer, you will play a key role in designing and maintaining the network infrastructure for Do it Best Corp. Responsibilities...

• Assess, propose, and prioritize network infrastructure engineering efforts based on value and alignment with corporate objectives

• Execute on architecting, engineering, and deploying technology solutions, with a focus on resiliency, recoverability, security, performance, manageability, and total cost of ownership

• Partner with others on the architecture & engineering team for technology research, innovation, and experimentation efforts

• Install, configure, and maintain network equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers

• Collect data and perform analysis to ensure optimal network performance

• Collaborate with team members from other subject domains to define and mature solution engineering practices, focusing on engineering principles

• Perform technology evaluations and make recommendations for hardware, software, and services

• Collaborate with IT operations teams on troubleshooting, isolating, and resolving issues

• Provide Tier 3 technical support, including participation in an on-call rotation

• Enable IT operations teams to manage technology assets by creating documentation and leading knowledge transfer sessions

• Occasional travel to distribution centers for technology projects

Education, Experience, and Skills...

• Four year technical degree (Computer Science / related discipline) or equivalent training and at least 4 years relevant professional experience

• Experience with solutions engineering and applying systems thinking principles

• Experience with core infrastructure technologies and services

• Experience with cloud technologies, including building and operating cloud applications

• Knowledge of OSI model and networking fundamentals

• Knowledge of IT security and operational best-practices

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Disciplined, focused, and self-motivated

• Strong planning and organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Attentive to detail and proven decision-making abilities

Advantages...

• Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes

• Experience with scripting and automation

• Knowledge of technology protocols and standards

• Knowledge of and experience with agile and/or lean frameworks

• Knowledge of application design principles and modern architectures

Benefits available to you…

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision with a premium free plan available

• Paid time off to foster work/life balance

• Profit sharing

• Bonus Pay opportunities

• Retirement funding opportunities

• Education reimbursement

• Health club reimbursement

• Career advancement opportunities

Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply. About Do it Best: At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.–based and member-owned hardware & lumber/building material buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. We have made it our philosophy to serve over 3,800 member-owned locations across the United States and in over 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services to increase our member’s market share and profitability. By reaching over $4 billion in annual sales, Do it Best is the second largest co-op in the industry. Our success stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.