Network Engineer

Network Engineer

About Us

Appvion is the market leader in manufacturing specialty and high-performance coatings for direct thermal and film applications in North America. We innovate sustainable specialty coating solutions that are a part of many tickets, labels, tags, and packages consumers touch daily.

As a premier employer of choice, distinguished by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Employee Friendly Workplace certification, our success is rooted in our people. We are committed to promoting work life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Appvion, and leave your mark on the world.

Position Summary

The Network Engineer role is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and managing our organization's computer networks and related security. In addition, the role will ensure efficient and secure flow of data and communication across various systems within the organization.

Job Location: 825 E Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI 54911

Work Schedule: Hybrid remote schedule available after the initial training period and as business needs allow. This role primarily works 8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads design, configuration and administration of all network infrastructure including wired, wireless, and site connectivity.

• Manages firewalls and overall network security including LAN segmentation.

• Monitors health and performance of network, investigates problems and outages to resolution.

• Creates and maintains network related documentation, including scopes of work, diagrams, processes, and test plans.

• Implements and provides guidance related to processes and security policies while Incorporating security best practices in network design implementation.

• Takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, communicates, and when necessary, directs inside and outside resources to resolve problems.

• Identify inadequacies, inefficiencies, and problems with recommended solutions.

• Consults with vendors regarding system functionality, upgrades, and maintenance.

• Responds as required or requested on a 24/7 on-call basis to support the organization.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• 10+ years overall IT experience, along with 5+ years in a Network Engineering role.

• Hands on knowledge working with Extreme Networks (Extreme Switching, Wi-Fi, Extreme Cloud IQ).

• Solid understanding of firewall policies (Check Point experience preferred.)

• Understanding of Network Access Control (NAC), Radius, 802.1x, AD, LDAP, DNS.

• Experience creating and administering VMware virtual networks.

• Working knowledge of low voltage data cabling and fiber optic design.

• Working technical knowledge in network design and segmentation. (Illumio experience a plus)

• Working knowledge managing and deploying enterprise wireless technologies.

• Ability to track, manage, and ensure project tasks are completed promptly.

• Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous projects.

• Ability to lift 50lbs.

What We Offer You

Benefits are the game changer! We value our employee's health and happiness by providing new hires benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire. Our benefits may include:

• Competitive medical, dental, life, AD&D, and vision insurance plans.

• 24/7 onsite fitness center, free of charge.

• Generous annual time off allotment, including vacation (based on company service), parental leave, paid volunteer time, sick or emergency time, and 12 holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and annual steel toe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.

• 401(k), Health Savings Account Plan (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (available to employees and their families), annual bonus program, referral bonus program (up to $1,750), STD, LTD, and much more!

A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required.

Appvion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at recruiter@appvion.com.