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IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!\nJob Description\nRole: Global Network Engineer\nJob Summary: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Network and Communications, the successful candidate will lead the design, testing, and initial deployment of network, security, voice, wireless, and cloud networking infrastructure across global IKO locations. This role focuses on Level 3 support, developing proofs of concept, implementing new technologies, and creating comprehensive documentation for the Network Operations team. The successful candidate will use advanced technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and communication abilities to ensure solutions align with business requirements and global IT standards.\nThis position is based fully onsite at our Agawam, Massachusetts office location.\nCompensation: $100,000-$116,000\nBenefits\nHealth Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nLife Insurance\nHealth Spending Account\nEmployee Support and Mental Wellness\nShort-term Disability\n401(k) Match\nPaid Vacation\nFloating Days\nEmployee Assistance Program\nEmployee Engagement Events\nAwards and Recognition\nTuition Reimbursement\nService Awards\nEmployee Perks & Discounts\nJob Responsibilities\nDesign and implement network, security, voice, wireless, and cloud networking infrastructure in accordance with business requirements and established global IT standards\nDesign and support Azure cloud networking solutions, including Azure Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and hybrid-cloud connectivity\nProvide Level 3 support and diagnose complex network, security, voice, Aruba Wireless, and Aruba Central issues using established tools and processes\nDevelop proofs of concept and evaluate new network, security, wireless, voice, and cloud technologies\nImplement and support switching and routing infrastructure, including BGP, OSPF, RIP, and SD-WAN technologies\nConfigure, maintain, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls, Aruba switches, wireless access points, and related network security technologies\nCoordinate with vendors regarding service changes, hardware and software orders, technical support, and implementation activities\nCreate and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, policies, network diagrams, and standard processes\nImplement and monitor security solutions, standards, and policies in accordance with IKO’s Information Security Framework\nAssist with investigations of potential security breaches as a member of the incident management team\nRepresent the network, security, voice, wireless, and cloud networking functions during internal and external audits\nSupport the development and testing of Business Continuity Plans for network and cloud networking infrastructure\nProvide technical guidance to the Network Operations team and other IT stakeholders\nTravel to IKO locations within North America and Europe as required\nPerform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Global Network and Communications\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field\n7-10 years of experience designing and managing large enterprise networks, data center systems, and network architecture\n3-5 years of experience supporting Microsoft Azure in a hybrid environment, including designing cloud networking solutions\nExpert-level knowledge of enterprise switching and routing technologies, particularly BGP and OSPF\nHands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Palo Alto firewalls\nExperience with HP Networking, Aruba switches, Aruba access points, Aruba Wireless, and Aruba Central\nExperience designing Azure Virtual Networks, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, and hybrid-cloud connectivity\nExperience with SD-WAN technologies and enterprise load-balancing solutions such as A10 or F5\nExperience evaluating data center and cloud networking trends and developing related hardware and software standards\nStrong knowledge of network diagnostic and administration tools, including Nmap, Wireshark, SSH, SCP, Telnet, and FTP\nKnowledge of Microsoft network protocols and technologies, including SMB, CIFS, MAPI, ActiveSync, and SQL\nFamiliarity with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Proofpoint, Citrix NetScaler, Citrix XenMobile MDM, and VMware\nExperience developing or supporting Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans\nStrong problem-solving, technical 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A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.\nDiversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. 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