Network Associate

Vestis is seeking a Jr Network Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure Organization. This resource will be a member of our team that manages network operations across 300+ remote sites and several data center locations.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Responsible for installation, update, maintenance and security of the network and networking devices
• Learn skills and take advice from other Network Engineers
• Ensure maximum availability of network and network resources to users and production applications.
• Manages various network resources in support of business processing requirements.
• Provides support for problems related to network and business critical applications.
• Works closely with Engineers of Infrastructure and Application teams to support Vestis DR strategies, Network capabilities and functions.
• Accountable for operational excellence, ensuring all systems are reliable, accessible, secure and meet established SLA’s / OLA’s for both internal and external customers.
• Supporting the goals of the company’s technological alignment efforts
• Seeking out and implementing continuous process improvement opportunities

• Supporting internal communications related to business improvements and processes, system upgrades, and enhancements.
• Build and sustain working relationships with all Vestis functional areas.
• Overseeing appropriate vendor relationships related to associated technologies, services, and solutions needed to operate enterprise functions.
• Ensuring accurate and efficient governance policy deployment and adherence
• Maintain good standing and completion on all compliance related matters (i.e., assigned mandatory trainings, actions required from audits, corporate policies, etc.)
•  Perform all additional duties and responsibilities based on the direction and guidance of supervisor.

Key Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge in Network Engineering and Administration of network Infrastructure
• Hands-on Experience Cisco Network Devices
• Skilled and proficient in MS Office O365 suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to operate with a customer-centric service approach.
• Ability to establish performance-based relationships with 3rd party vendors and technology providers and versed in setting standards and measurements for IT processes.
• Ability to manage and work on multiple concurrent deliverables at various stages of development and completion.
• Collaboration and team-building skills with the ability to create consensus around decisions and mitigate conflicts among teams.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis and permanent solutions.
• Learn from engineering teams and projects, determine new theories and policies that engineers across the field can use and learn from
• Demonstrated attention to detail and quality of work products and communications.
• Willingness to seek out and implement coaching, suggestions, and guidance from others.
• A minimum of 0 to 3 years of experience in network engineering roles.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Be legally able to work in the United States

Working Environment/Safety Requirements:

• Remote work environment 
• This role does not typically require travel with possible exceptions based the projects assigned. All in all, the travel would not exceed 10%.