IT - Network Administrator II - Niagara Bottling

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.   
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

IT - Network Administrator II

The role of IT Network Orchestration Administrator – DevOps/Automation is responsible for the installation, configuration, and day-to-day administrative tasks required to support network infrastructure operations. This includes the design and implementation network equipment automation solutions, integration, information collection and report development of wired/wireless network and network security infrastructure based on system requirements and advanced troubleshooting of these implementations in a distributed environment.

This is a hands-on operational role with on-call responsibilities, maintaining SLAs for the infrastructure supporting Niagara’s critical business applications hosted in the datacenters and remote manufacturing facilities.

Essential Functions

• Leverage orchestration tools like Cisco NSO, DNAC, Ansible, Puppet, etc., to monitor and analyze the performance of existing networks to identify deficiencies and implement optimization strategies for improved network efficiency and end-user experience.
• Track record with automating operational procedures using scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell
• Experience with integrating enterprise systems using middleware and REST and SOAP APIs
• Proficiency in Cisco routing and switching technologies with emphasis on EIGRP and BGP.
• Maintain SolarWinds observability platform with hands-on experience on installation, configuration & maintenance of modules like NPM, NCM and NTA.
• Document integration architecture
• Knowledge of integration with SQL a plus
• Software Defined Network Technologies & Concepts a plus
• Execute implementation of new systems and upgrades to existing systems.
• Execute tasks associated with departmental projects to ensure timely completion.
• Provide operational status updates to IT Management team when needed.
• Participate in the development of architecture design and integration with existing IT infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain IT environment to ensure SLAs are met, and issues are properly escalated.
• Align tactical objectives with other IT departments.
• Understand how tactical goals and projects align to departmental budget
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience in Similar Role/Position
• 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• List if any travel is required using percentage of time: 25% - on average travels 1 week out of the month

· Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 Years – Experience working in Similar Role/Position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an Owner

• Makes safety the number one priority
• Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
• Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers

InnovACT

• Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Increases performance through greater efficiency

Find a Way

• Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
• Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
• Seeks solutions rather than placing blame

Empowered to be Great

• Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Additionally, the IT Network Orchestration Administrator – DevOps/Automation is expected to demonstrate:

• Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to analyze complex orchestration issues quickly; Emphasis on troubleshooting ability and problem resolution for network issues and/or application issues.
• Outstanding Customer/Client Focus
• Project Management Skills, Time-Management and Documentation Skills: The ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple tasks / projects simultaneously. Includes information organizational skills, design drawing and documentation.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively to all levels of technical staff, end-user communities, and various levels of management.
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Proven leadership qualities
• Teamwork Orientation

Education

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience

Certification/License:

• Required: Cisco DevNet Associate or similar certification or equivalent work experience

Preferred:

• Cisco DevNet Professional or similar certification or equivalent work experience

Typical Compensation Range

$78,619.75 - $113,998.64 / Yearly

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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