Systems/Network Engineer - Johanna Foods Inc.

Johanna Foods is a state-of-the-art food manufacturer located in Flemington, New Jersey. Privately operated since 1995, Johanna Foods is now one of the country's largest producers and distributors of fruit juices, drinks and yogurt. Our products include the popular La Yogurt and Sabor Latino yogurt, Tree Ripe juices, Earth Wise juice beverages, Ssips and Sabor Latino drinks and nectars, and Ssips aseptic drink boxes, all using cutting-edge technologies and only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Johanna Foods is also a leading private label and co-pack juice and yogurt producer, manufacturing products for numerous leading retailers and brands.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Summary:

The Systems/Network Engineer will be responsible in supporting the management, implementation and configuration of the manufacturing operation network technology systems at Johanna Foods.

Hardware

• Experience troubleshooting Switches and Firewalls (ideally Cisco).
• Knowledge of HMIs & PLCs.
• The ability to patch, upgrade and troubleshoot HP and Dell Wintel servers.
• Troubleshoots and updates programmable logic controller (PLC) software as needed.
• Assist in generating a disaster recovery plan to ensure equipment uptime.
• Maintain documentation of the manufacturing infrastructure.
• Assist Johanna’s IT Department with Capital Project installations.

Configurations

• The ability to configure switches, firewalls and access points using both GUI and CLI.
• Be able to keep backups of configurations for quick deployment of replacement equipment and for disaster recovery.

Programming

• A working knowledge of PLC Systems such as Allen Bradley and scripting language Programming such as Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, Windows Command File, etc.
• Knowledge on configuring Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk to real-time data collection and monitoring and production equipment.

Security

• Ensure all manufacturing network devices (servers, switches, access points & firewalls) are secure from unwanted access.
• Work to develop and maintain infrastructure and architecture of networks, aiming at the segregation between IT and OT networks following IT/OT standards and security policies.
• Knowledge of security systems - card readers, cameras, etc. (a plus).

• 5 years relative work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Technology, Management Information Systems, or computer related degree from an accredited College or University.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Desire to take advantage of learning opportunities.
• Independent, self-starting positive attitude.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• A strong technical background, hands on experience in bringing issues to rapid resolution.
• The ability to work extended hours as required to complete some special projects, troubleshoot and problem resolution.