About Hawkins
Hawkins Inc. is a formulator manufacturer blender distributer and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.
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As a Network engineer you will develop business-changing enterprise solutions using leading-edge technologies to support the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Network Design & Implementation
- Support the network and computing infrastructure.
- Ensure optimal network security and performance.
Network Troubleshooting & Support
- Analyze and troubleshoot issues involving servers workstations and network systems.
- Document problems and resolutions for future reference and knowledge sharing.
Systems Management
- Monitors system and infrastructure performance and implement performance tuning options.
- Manage user accounts global policies and permissions.
- Administer and support Windows-based servers and PCs.
- Perform installation maintenance and troubleshooting for:
- Windows based servers and PCs
- LAN/WAN environments including racks switches routers firewalls network services.
- Exchange Active Directory and SQL Servers.
- Microsoft and industry specific software platforms.
- Virtualized server and data center environments including disaster recovery systems.
- Smartphones tablets and mobile device configurations.
- VoIP phone system and IPSec/SSL VPN configurations.
- Voice and data cabling.
- System backup and restoration software.
- Phone and internet services.
ABOUT YOU:
- Bachelors degree in computer science software engineering or a related field.
- 4-6 years of professional experience in network engineering or related roles
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) required.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and concepts such as OSPF BGP STP 802.1p/DSCP VLANs etc.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco routers switches and firewalls.
NICE TO HAVE
- Exposure to Palo Alto Networks and/or Extreme Networks is a plus.
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to explain technical concepts in a business-friendly language.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Regularly required to communicate effectively (talk and hear).
- Frequently required to stand walk use hands and fingers and reach with arms.
- Must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- May be required to climb stairs and ladders.
- Visual abilities include close vision distance vision color recognition peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL
Travel up to 15%
Expected Compensation: $90000-$% bonus eligibility
Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits which includes medical dental vision life insurance LTD/STD and benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) paid time off and paid holidays.
For more information on Hawkins benefits visit: 2026-079
All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.