Sr Network Engineer

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Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Benefits at Vallen
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire. Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
Employee discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement opportunities
Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
We accept applications on an ongoing basis

Position Summary:
Vallen's IT Infrastructure team is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own day-to-day network operations across a distributed national branch and distribution center footprint. This role operates with significant autonomy on hardware selection, vendor engagement, and technical troubleshooting, escalating architectural decisions to the Infrastructure Manager. A key near-term focus will be supporting connectivity requirements for an Azure cloud migration, working alongside architecture and systems teams to ensure network readiness throughout the transition.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Branch Network Lifecycle Management
Deploy and manage Meraki MX appliances across a national branch footprint, including configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
Coordinate new circuit installations and turn-ups with ISPs and managed service partners
Manage site surveys, cabling, and network buildouts for new branch locations
Coordinate smart-hands dispatches for remote physical work at branch sites
Conduct or coordinate on-site wireless network troubleshooting at customer and partner facilities
B2B VPN and Partner Connectivity
Own B2B VPN tunnel infrastructure including NAT rules, IP object groups, and partner-facing connectivity
Manage VPN tunnel migrations with carrier and managed service partners
Coordinate with external security and network teams at partner organizations to resolve cross-organizational connectivity issues
Manage DHCP reservations, DNS administration, and SNAT rules supporting partner connectivity
ISP and WAN Circuit Management
Serve as primary point of contact for ISP service tickets and outage resolution across DIA and FTTP circuits
Track circuit provisioning through managed service partner status meetings and ticketing systems
Manage packet loss investigations and escalations with ISP providers
Vendor and Procurement Coordination
Serve as primary contact for hardware vendors; manage PO creation, shipping logistics, and hardware procurement
Manage RMA processes with manufacturers including return logistics coordination
Evaluate and select hardware replacements when standard procurement channels are impractical
Approve vendor quotes and drive procurement decisions independently within scope
Cloud and Enterprise Connectivity
Design and support hybrid cloud connectivity for an ongoing Azure migration, including VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, VNet peering, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints
Ensure network readiness for lift-and-shift workloads moving to Azure, coordinating with architecture and systems teams on connectivity requirements and cutover planning
Manage certificate lifecycles, DNS, DHCP, and network monitoring infrastructure
Provide escalation support for site-level and cloud connectivity issues, including QoS analysis, Teams/UC traffic optimization, and ISP coordination
Project and Cross-Functional Support
Provide network infrastructure support for customer implementation projects including new site buildouts and storeroom deployments
Participate in implementation calls as the infrastructure representative
Coordinate with external network partners on firewall policy management, SSL VPN operations, and security fabric health
Maintain network documentation, standards, and change management procedures
Mentor junior network staff and serve as technical escalation point within the team

Job Qualifications:

Required:
5-8 years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience
Demonstrated Cisco Meraki MX deployment and management experience across a multi-site environment; Meraki preferred
Experience owning B2B VPN tunnel infrastructure including NAT, SNAT, and IP object group management
ISP circuit lifecycle experience: procurement, turn-up coordination, outage escalation, DIA and FTTP
Strong working knowledge of routing and switching fundamentals: BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and QoS
Hands-on Azure networking experience: VNet/subnet design, hybrid connectivity, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and DNS
Experience coordinating with external vendor and partner organizations on technical issues
Ability to operate autonomously on hardware procurement, vendor management, and troubleshooting decisions
Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred:
Experience with Cradlepoint 5G routers and SIM management
Familiarity with Fortinet security platforms (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient EMS)
Experience supporting cloud migration projects from a network connectivity standpoint
Cisco Meraki CMNA (Meraki Network Associate)
Fortinet NSE 4 or higher certification
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
Experience producing network reporting for non-technical stakeholders
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. Work environment may not be temperature controlled; must have the ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments. Must have the ability to work in dusty conditions.

May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.)
May be required to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications (written and/or driving). Assigned work shifts may vary and/or rotate. Overtime may be required; extended day, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice.

Must be able to handle and work physical inventory; required to lift up to 25 lbs. or greater with assistance following standard operating and safety procedures. Other physical requirements including, regularly being required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, climb and balance. Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are required.
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