Job Summary:
Midland Garage Door is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to support mission-critical operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves designing, implementing, managing, and supporting the company’s hybrid cloud network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Responsibilities:
• Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure to support hybrid cloud environments.
• Ensure robust connectivity between on-premises data centers, hosted and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues in a timely manner.
• Perform regular network maintenance and upgrades, including firmware updates and patches.
• Manage cloud network services, such as virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, and routing tables.
• Optimize cloud network costs and performance.
• Collaborate with cloud service providers to ensure the best network solutions are in place.
• Implement and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and incidents.
• Generate reports on network performance, security incidents, and compliance status.
• Work closely with other teams to support overall IT infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users and other IT staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of disaster recovery plans.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience with modern cloud computing tools, frameworks and operating models
• Experience with Agile approaches and practices
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security principles.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their networking services.
• Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• High level of confidentiality
• Open communicator who can accept and apply constructive feedback
• Strong customer focus for both internal and external customers
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical field, and 3-5 years’ experience with progressive responsibilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully to perform the essential responsibilities and duties as listed above.
Preferred:
• Familiarity with DevOps, MLOps and/or CI/CD practices
• Knowledge of container networking (e.g. Kubernetes)
• Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform)
• Background in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Company:
Midland Garage Door is a manufacturing company that manufactures custom residential garage doors and commercial garage doors. Founded in 1978, the company is headquartered in West Fargo, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.