Network Infrastructure Engineer

Bayforce is seeking a Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure. The role focuses on network reliability, performance, optimization, troubleshooting, and supporting manufacturing expansion initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance

Contribute to network optimization and support Manufacturing expansion initiatives

Design, implement, and maintain WAN, LAN, WLAN, and cloud network solutions

Lead troubleshooting of complex network issues and outages

Monitor and optimize network performance, capacity, and availability

Support expansion projects:

Assist in network design for new sites and upgrades

Execute deployment, configuration, and testing activities

Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors

Conduct network audits, failover testing, and disaster recovery exercises

Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standards

Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams

Mentor Network Engineer I team members

Support vendor selection, evaluation, and implementation

Preferred

CCNA or CCNP certification

SD-WAN / SD-LAN technologies

Cloud networking (Azure, AWS)

Load balancing (F5)

WAN optimization (Riverbed)

Experience in multi-site or manufacturing environments

Palo Alto would be ideal

CCNA Certification

CCNP Certification

SD-WAN

SD-LAN

Azure Networking

AWS Networking

F5 Load Balancing

Riverbed WAN Optimization

Multi-Site Environments

Manufacturing Environments

Palo Alto

Benefits

Preferred work arrangement: local to Cleveland, OH, with 3 days a week in the office.

Company

Boutique IT consulting for ERP and cloud solutions

Tampa, Florida, USA

http://bayforce.com/

Founded in 1996

201-500 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience

3-5 years of network engineering experience

Strong experience with Cisco routing, switching, and wireless technologies

Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

BGP/OSPF routing

Cisco Nexus Spine/leaf

OT networking

Firewall/network segmentation

CCNA or CCNP certification

SD-WAN / SD-LAN technologies

Cloud networking (Azure, AWS)

Load balancing (F5)

WAN optimization (Riverbed)

Experience in multi-site or manufacturing environments

Palo Alto would be ideal

Required skills

Cisco Routing, Switching, and Wireless, BGP, OSPF, Cisco Nexus Spine-Leaf, OT Networking, Firewall and Network Segmentation, Palo Alto, SD-WAN and SD-LAN, Azure Networking, AWS Networking, F5 Load Balancing, Riverbed WAN Optimization, CCNA or CCNP

Preferred skills

CCNA or CCNP certification, SD-WAN / SD-LAN technologies, Cloud networking (Azure, AWS), Load balancing (F5), WAN optimization (Riverbed), Experience in multi-site or manufacturing environments, Palo Alto would be ideal

Experience

3-5 years