Network Engineer

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

Network Engineer responsible for operations and maintenance of network infrastructure at Prairie Farms. Collaborating with IT teams to ensure maximum network continuity in dairy manufacturing operations.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeEdwardsville • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $65,000 - $82,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, configure, and maintain approved network hardware, software, and structured cabling systems across Prairie Farms facilities.
Maintains structured cabling systems, telecom systems, WAN, LAN, Cellular, Wireless Networks and local Internet, remote access, VPNs, and connectivity protocols.
Implement predetermined telecom/network software and hardware modifications with minimal downtime.
Establish source device profiles, environments, directories, and access protocols aligned with Prairie Farms security standards.
Support Fortinet firewall configurations, network segmentation, and access controls at assigned locations.
Partner with System Administrators at various levels on site deployments, domain migrations, and virtualization-related networking tasks as directed.
Monitor installed network and telecom equipment health to ensure optimal uptime and performance.
Provide escalation support for connectivity or related network/communication issues for user community.
Assist in proactive capacity planning for network upgrades and business growth.
Collaborate with IT Help Desk teams (Tier 1-3) to streamline operations and response processes.
Support implementation of network perimeter security controls including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection.
Enforce network access controls, authentication protocols, and Forti Authenticator MFA for remote access users.
Assist with firewall firmware testing and updating schedules across all locations.
Document network configurations and maintain accurate records of all changes.
Travel to Prairie Farms office, plant, branch, and distribution locations for project work and process review.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
1-3 years of network administration.
Knowledge of network routing protocols IPSec, BGP, RIP, SDWAN, etc.
Strong knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
Strong knowledge of systems and network software, hardware and networking protocols.
Experience with scripting and automation tools. (PowerShell, Bash)
Knowledge of Service Desk process development and IT operations best practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
STD
Thrift
Life Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Network Hardware InstallationNetwork Software ConfigurationStructured Cabling SystemsVPN ImplementationTelecom Systems ManagementNetwork SegmentationAccess Control ProtocolsCapacity PlanningFirewall Firmware TestingDocumentation of Network Configurations

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication