Sr. Network Engineer Information Technology Shift 1
Job Location:
Bakersfield, CA - USA
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Posted:
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Job Summary
THE ROLE:
- This position will report to the: Supervisor-Network Engineer
- Travel requirements: 10%
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Shift: 1st
- Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
- Pay Range: $100000-$125000
STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production serving as a grower packer processor and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield California we are a proud employer to 1600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915 we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots and today we are one of North Americas largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence Bolthouse Fresh products are available at major retailers across North America.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1600 employees.
WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design implementation security and operational support of enterprise and industrial IT/OT network infrastructure across multiple locations. This position serves as a senior technical resource for network architecture cybersecurity cloud connectivity operational technology environments and critical infrastructure modernization while helping ensure the availability reliability and security of business-critical systems.
Business Value and Strategic Alignment
- Strengthens internal ownership of critical network infrastructure firewall platforms cloud connectivity and IT/OT segmentation initiatives.
- Supports strategic infrastructure initiatives requiring senior-level engineering including network modernization secure segmentation WAN and cloud connectivity and operational resiliency.
- Reduces operational risk by improving escalation coverage continuity of technical knowledge and response capability for critical incidents.
- Provides technical leadership that may reduce dependency on external consulting or managed service resources for routine engineering design troubleshooting and implementation activities.
Network Architecture and Engineering
Design implement and maintain scalable and secure enterprise network architectures across corporate plant and remote-site environments.
Lead routing switching VLAN VRF DMZ and zone-based segmentation design efforts.
Develop and maintain logical and physical network diagrams IP addressing standards configuration standards and architecture documentation.
Architect resilient network solutions using redundant firewalls high-availability switching port-channeling MLAG and resilient WAN designs where appropriate.
Network Security and Firewall Engineering
Design implement and maintain firewall policies using least-privilege and Zero Trust principles.
Administer Fortinet firewall platforms IPsec VPN SSL VPN and secure remote-access technologies.
Support segmentation access-control threat-reduction and network security initiatives across enterprise and OT environments.
Participate in security reviews audit support incident response and remediation planning as needed.
WAN Cloud and Connectivity
Design and support WAN connectivity internet circuits hybrid WAN site-to-site VPN and inter-site routing across multiple locations.
Support Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud networking including secure on-premises to cloud connectivity.
Troubleshoot complex ISP routing VPN latency packet loss and connectivity issues.
Monitor network health develop capacity plans and recommend improvements to support performance and uptime objectives.
Operational Technology and Manufacturing Network Support
Support industrial network environments including PLCs HMIs plant-floor applications production networks and utility systems.
Design and maintain secure IT/OT segmentation models aligned with operational reliability and cybersecurity objectives.
Coordinate with plant operations engineering vendors and maintenance teams to minimize downtime during network changes.
Support secure connectivity for manufacturing systems while maintaining business continuity and production availability.
Wireless Physical Security and Infrastructure Systems
Design support and continuously improve enterprise wireless networking coverage capacity and performance.
Support network connectivity for camera systems NVRs access control and other physical security infrastructure.
Ensure proper segmentation bandwidth planning and network resiliency for critical security systems.
Operations Troubleshooting and Leadership
Serve as a senior escalation point for complex network firewall routing switching wireless VPN and connectivity issues.
Lead root cause analysis outage response post-incident review and corrective action planning.
Support change management maintenance windows implementation planning rollback planning and post-change validation.
Provide technical guidance mentorship and knowledge transfer to network engineers support teams vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.
Act as a subject matter expert for network technologies and participate in architecture planning vendor evaluations and roadmap development.
Work Environment and Availability
Supports office data center manufacturing plant-floor and remote-site environments as required.
May participate in scheduled maintenance windows after-hours changes escalation support and incident response activities.
May require occasional travel to company locations remote sites or vendor facilities based on business needs.
Success Measures
Reliable and secure operation of enterprise cloud WAN wireless firewall and IT/OT network environments.
Timely delivery of approved network initiatives with clear documentation validation and change-control discipline.
Reduced operational risk through improved escalation coverage knowledge transfer standardization and proactive remediation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking concepts including TCP/IP DNS DHCP BGP OSPF VLANs STP QoS and routing protocols.
- Strong experience with Cisco Palo Alto Fortinet Aruba Meraki or similar networking technologies.
- Thorough understanding of network security principles and best practices.
- Experience with SD-WAN wireless network architecture and cloud networking technologies.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to mentor and develop technical team members.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Network Engineering or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in network engineering infrastructure management or related IT roles.
- Experience supporting enterprise-level network environments across multiple locations.
- Experience configuring and managing routers switches firewalls and wireless infrastructure.
- Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record which will be verified through a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting manufacturing distribution operational technology or industrial network environments.
- Experience with firewall governance segmentation strategy network separation merger/divestiture support or major infrastructure migration initiatives.
- Experience with camera systems access control systems NVRs and physical security network infrastructure.
- Experience developing technical standards SOPs runbooks change-control documentation and architecture diagrams.
- Experience coordinating vendors MSPs consultants plant operations teams and cross-functional business stakeholders.
- Palo Alto Fortinet Aruba Meraki AWS or Azure networking certifications.
- Project Management experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop bend climb kneel crouch reach and twist.
- Lift carry push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
- Operate office equipment requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time in an upright position walking on both even and uneven surfaces
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders scaffolding using 3-point contact on a regular basis
- Ability to stoop crouch and kneel on a regular basis
HOURS & WORKDAYS:
1st Shift 8:00am 5:00pm Monday through Friday; Flexibility is required to work before or after scheduled hours as well as evenings weekends holidays and occasional travel based on business and operational needs
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at:for additional support or guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Shift 1 : 8:00am 5:00pm Monday through Friday; Flexibility is required to work before or after scheduled hours as well as evenings weekends holidays and occasional travel based on business and operational needs.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Carrots, smoothies, juices and dressings to be reckoned with.
