Junior Network Engineer Jobs in Three Rivers, MI

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The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, security, monitoring, and support of enterprise network infrastructure across corporate, manufacturing, operational technology (OT), data center, and cloud environments. This role supports a highly distributed enterprise network and plays a critical role in maintaining secure, reliable, and highly available connectivity for business operations and manufacturing systems. The position requires strong technical expertise in enterprise networking, network security, cloud networking, and industrial network environments, with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Enterprise Network Engineering

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, WLAN, data center, and industrial network environments
• Administer and support Cisco networking platforms including Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, and ASR technologies
• Configure and maintain routing and switching technologies including VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, ACLs, NAT, QoS, and related protocols
• Support HP/Aruba switching and wireless networking technologies
• Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and reliability across corporate offices and manufacturing facilities
• Troubleshoot complex connectivity and performance issues affecting users, applications, manufacturing equipment, and production systems
• Perform infrastructure upgrades, hardware refresh activities, and lifecycle management initiatives
• Participate in technology evaluations and network architecture improvement projects

Network Security & Access Management

• Administer, configure, and support Palo Alto Networks security platforms including routing, security policies, VPNs, threat prevention, and GlobalProtect
• Support Fortinet technologies including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and related security tools
• Implement and maintain network segmentation between enterprise IT and OT environments
• Support secure remote access solutions for employees, contractors, vendors, and operational personnel
• Configure and maintain network security controls including NAC, 802.1X, firewalls, ACLs, and identity-based access solutions
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams on vulnerability remediation, security assessments, and incident response activities
• Apply security standards and best practices across on-premises, cloud, and manufacturing environments

Azure & Cloud Networking

• Configure, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Microsoft Azure networking environments
• Support Azure Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, DNS, route tables, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, and related services
• Maintain secure hybrid connectivity between Azure, manufacturing facilities, corporate locations, and data centers
• Configure and support Azure networking services including Private Link, Private Endpoints, Application Gateway, Load Balancer, and ExpressRoute
• Assist with cloud network architecture including hub-and-spoke designs and centralized connectivity models
• Monitor and optimize cloud network performance, security, and availability
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and application teams to support enterprise cloud initiatives
• Support automation and standardization of network configurations using Infrastructure as Code and related technologies

Manufacturing & Operational Technology Networking

• Support industrial and operational technology network environments including SCADA, PLC, ICS, and manufacturing systems
• Partner with Engineering, Controls, Operations, and Cybersecurity teams to maintain secure and reliable manufacturing connectivity
• Implement security controls and segmentation strategies between production and corporate environments
• Troubleshoot network issues impacting manufacturing operations while minimizing downtime and operational disruptions
• Support implementation of enterprise network standards across manufacturing facilities
• Maintain awareness of industrial networking requirements, risks, and best practices

Network Operations & Monitoring

• Utilize enterprise monitoring and management platforms to proactively monitor network health and performance
• Respond to network incidents and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues
• Support high-availability network environments and participate in on-call support rotations
• Evaluate network trends and recommend improvements to performance, resiliency, and scalability
• Support SD-WAN initiatives and related networking technologies
• Assist with capacity planning and operational readiness activities

Documentation, Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Create and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, standards, procedures, and knowledge base articles
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for network administration, deployment, troubleshooting, and recovery
• Follow established change management, incident management, configuration management, and security processes
• Document technical activities, configurations, maintenance activities, and operational changes
• Recommend technology enhancements and architectural improvements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on network performance, security, and operational effectiveness

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 5-10+ years of progressive network engineering experience supporting enterprise environments
• Experience supporting large, distributed, multi-site network infrastructures
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies including Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, and ASR platforms
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, DNS, DHCP, ACLs, NAT, VPNs, and related protocols
• Experience administering Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security platforms
• Experience supporting Fortinet technologies including FortiGate and related management platforms
• Experience with HP/Aruba switching and wireless networking solutions
• Strong understanding of enterprise network security architecture and best practices
• Experience troubleshooting complex network connectivity and performance issues
• Experience supporting secure network segmentation and remote access technologies
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking services and hybrid cloud connectivity preferred
• Experience supporting industrial and operational technology environments including SCADA, PLC, and ICS systems preferred
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, network automation, or scripting technologies such as Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, Python, or Ansible preferred
• Experience with network monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar tools preferred
• Knowledge of SD-WAN, NAC, enterprise wireless security, and Zero Trust networking concepts preferred
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, Fortinet certifications, or Microsoft Azure certifications preferred
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to support uptime-critical manufacturing environments and participate in on-call rotations
• Ability to travel to company facilities as required

At Patrick Industries, BETTER Together is our commitment to being our best while striving to bring out the best in one another as we join forces Individually, as Teams, with our Business Units, with our Customers, our Communities and within our entire Patrick family.

Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.