Sr. Network Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer has primary responsibility for the full network infrastructure lifecycle, including the design, implementation, security, optimization, and support of enterprise network services. This role is responsible for both new and existing network components, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), wireless networks (WiFi), internet and intranet connectivity, firewalls, network security platforms, intrusion prevention and detection systems (IPS/IDS), load balancers, VPN technologies, and other data communication systems.

The Senior Network Engineer ensures the reliability, performance, scalability, and security of the organization's network infrastructure while supporting business and operational requirements.

At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products—we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.

• Design, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud, and network security infrastructure across corporate, retail, distribution, and remote locations.
• Administer and optimize Cisco Meraki wireless networks, Arista switching environments, and related network technologies to ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPNs, circuits, wireless platforms, and security technologies while supporting day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor network performance, proactively identify bottlenecks, analyze trends, perform capacity planning, and implement improvements to enhance network reliability and efficiency.
• Lead advanced Level 3 troubleshooting and service restoration for complex, multi-vendor network issues involving routing, switching, wireless, VPN, and connectivity services.
• Implement and maintain network segmentation, VLANs, security best practices, and infrastructure standards to support secure and resilient operations.
• Research and evaluate existing and emerging networking technologies, providing recommendations and roadmap guidance to ensure enterprise network solutions remain current, supportable, and aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a technical lead on cross-functional teams, driving the development and delivery of networking solutions that support business growth, application expansion, and operational excellence.
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical network architectures, including technical documentation, diagrams, testing plans, risk assessments, and implementation strategies.
• Evaluate vendor solutions, perform cost-benefit analyses, and recommend scalable, cost-effective technologies and approaches for large-scale initiatives.
• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure projects, collaborating with business partners, vendors, and VARs to gather requirements, develop BRDs, create RFI/RFPs, manage project execution, and communicate project status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network and operational documentation, ensuring accurate system configurations, procedures, change records, and project and incident…