Senior Network Engineer

Description
Network Engineers design, configure, and manage the core network within the enterprise.  This includes the highly redundant network fabric at the enterprise data centers, connectivity between branch locations and the data centers, and connectivity with third party SaaS systems.  The Network Engineer will work as part of the FBM Information Technology Infrastructure team.

At FBM we believe in doing business with integrity and being the Company of Choice for both our customers and our team.

Essential IT Security Engineer Functions/Qualifications/Education:

Role and Responsibilities

Monitors network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency; helps in the planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment (switches, routers, firewalls); helps in defining network policies and procedures; helps in establishing connections and firewalls.
Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendor.
Secures network by configuring network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation.
Upgrades network by conferring with associates; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.
Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Maintains/updates system and network documentation.
Manages the organizations wide area network across the United States and Canada.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Previous networking experience required.
Network performance tuning, LAN/WAN knowledge, and network design and implementation experience required.
TCP/IP routing knowledge and VPN knowledge required.
Experience with enterprise firewalls such as Palo Alto, Cisco Meraki, Azure Cloud is preferred.
Ability to multi-task, use problem solving skills, and a commitment to high quality solutions is needed.
Good communication skills and phone skills required for help desk assistance.
About Foundation Building Materials

FBM is a leading North American distributor of building materials focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of local construction trades with best-in-class products and services. Based in California, FBM has more than 4,500 employees in more than 250 locations throughout the US and Canada. FBM’s core values – safety first, a focus on customers and team members, honesty and integrity – form the foundation for an outstanding customer experience that is recognized across the industry.

FBM promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace with respect to all categories protected under applicable State and Federal law.