Sr. Network Engineer

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for designing and managing the installation and maintenance of Core and Wide Area Network equipment. The incumbent provides knowledge and direction to more junior Network Engineers and executes complex network engineering tasks such as monitoring, configuration management and automation, researching and implementing new technology solutions, and developing expertise in the desired network engineering field.

• Designs and manages the installation and maintenance of Core, Wide Area, and Cloud Networks.
• Provides advanced level support for troubleshooting layer 1-7 issues to more junior Network Engineers.
• Executes complex network engineering tasks such as providing direction in selection of network vendors and products.
• Research new technologies to expand current network capabilities.
• Continue to develop and apply expertise in a chosen primary field of network engineering while maintaining knowledge in network engineering as a discipline.
• Assists in development of overall network designs to meet business requirements while maintaining current industry trends.
• Implement new network technologies that result in improved performance and lower overall cost of ownership.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer and information science, engineering, or related field, or foreign equivalent, or suitable combination of education, experience and training; plus 7 years of experience in Network Engineering.
• Demonstrated skill implementing network automation using Ansible, Terraform, Python, Shell, or others.
• Knowledge of automation, monitoring, and configuration management hardware and software systems.
• Network Certification preferred.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Pay is determined by skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. The position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with applicable company plans.

The Company offers medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (including vacation and sick time), two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, or other bases by applicable law.