Network & Systems Engineer

We train and promote from within

Excellent low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

We are a family-oriented company where employees are respected, integrity is valued, and a strong work ethic is recognized and rewarded. We are looking for a Network & Systems Engineer to support modern IT infrastructure at our manufacturing facilities and office locations nationwide. The successful applicant must have current authorization to work in the United States as Sierra Pacific does not provide a Visa sponsorship.

This position is not remote and can be based from either Medford, Wisconsin or Phenix City, Alabama.

About the Position

* Collaborate with network team to design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise network and server infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security

* Monitor and troubleshoot network, server, virtualization, and cloud environments, resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime

* Work as part of a team to configure, deploy, and support switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, servers, storage systems, and related technologies

* Perform system administration tasks including server provisioning and patching

* Support and maintain secure, reliable connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure services, including networking, identity integration, and hybrid cloud solutions

* Work collaboratively with other IT teams to integrate security and data protection into daily operations and strategic initiatives

* Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date documentation of network architecture, system configurations, procedures, and standards

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or significantly related field

* 3 years of recent related professional experience with enterprise network and server infrastructure

* Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and subnetting

* Proven ability to troubleshoot, apply good judgement, and problem solve under demanding circumstances

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Relevant certifications (or in progress) such as CCNA, Network+, Azure, or similar

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Entra , and Intune

* Prior experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi virtualization

* Familiarity with Cisco, Uni Fi, or similar networking platforms

* Proficient in Power Shell scripting

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and would like to join our team,

please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:

Sierra Pacific Industries

Human Resources

PO Box 496011

Redding, CA 96049

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $60,000 to $78,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to…