Network Solutions Architect

Leprino Foods’ history dates to over 65 years ago, when the Leprino family first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, we are the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, we’ve set our sights to become the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.”

* Manage projects that involve systems replacement, service expansion, analysis, design, vendor interaction, implementation, training, and follow up as assigned by the Telecommunications Manager. * Liaise in a positive and productive manner with the respective network functions at the plant locations. * Be aware of emerging security threats and technology, recommend and implement new network security capabilities, work with the ISS Security team to develop and maintain a high level of security. * Manage the design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, support and optimization of all network related hardware, software, and communications links (some via third party providers). * Analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate manner (L2/L3 support), and provide end user training where required. * Manage supplier partners, participating/leading projects and small enhancement/cutover teams, working closely with business and application representatives throughout all phases of Implementations, and driving resolution of support issues.

* 5 years of applicable experience. * Bachelor''s in appropriate discipline or equivalent relevant work experience. * Strong skills with MS Visio for network diagramming. * Basic knowledge of Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and their associated applications (RSLogix 5/500/5000) and how they integrate into a common network infrastructure * Cisco CCNA or CCIE certifications. * Building business cases based on sound designs and recommendations, and selling them at the stakeholder (VP and/or C-Level) * Telecommunications principles, voice, wireless and data services and applications (Cisco Call Manager). * Networking principles and equipment, Cisco hardware platforms, MPLS technology; VOIP over Ethernet. * Network security technologies to Include Firewalls, Intrusion Detection (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and their associated devices (Checkpoint, F5). * Cisco Security Systems to include technologies such as Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (MARS), Cisco Prime and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) systems. * Maintenance and support of Wireless Network technology and infrastructure (ISE). * Network monitoring tools (Netscout, HP OpenView, Packet analyzers, etc). * Maintenance and support of Corporate Telephony and Voice Mail Systems. * Structured cabling. * Windows desktop operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).