IT Network & Systems Engineer

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel, GoGo squeeZ, The Laughing Cow, and Boursin, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they strive to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

Company headquarters in Chicago and New York City; operates 4 manufacturing plants located in Little Chute, WI;
Brookings, SD;
Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, .

The Network & System Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of IT infrastructure at the TVC site and eventually across multiple North American sites. This position plays a pivotal technical role in the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of network and system environments supporting both office and manufacturing operations, in alignment with BEL Group standards. Acting as a key technical point of contact, the engineer supports infrastructure projects, participates in critical incident resolution, and collaborates with plant teams (especially OT Team) and corporate IT teams.

• Support and maintain IT infrastructure mainly in the TVC site, and potentially across multiple sites in the US in accordance with BEL Group standards.
• Work on advanced administration support (switch, firewall, VMware, phone), infrastructure changes and problem resolution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents and problems within defined SLAs.
• Provide guidance and technical support to local IT technicians.
• Execute maintenance activities, patching, and upgrades on infrastructure components.

• Monitor network and system performance and proactively address issues.
• Ensure availability and stability of infrastructure supporting office and manufacturing environments.
• Participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement actions.

• Support the implementation of infrastructure projects (network upgrades, server deployments, site improvements).
• Contribute to infrastructure changes in coordination with corporate IT teams.
• Participate in testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Provide technical input for hardware and software evaluations.

• Apply and maintain infrastructure configurations in alignment with BEL Group security standards.
• Support deployment and operation of security solutions in coordination with the Cybersecurity team.
• Contribute to compliance and remediation actions when required.

• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation (network diagrams, configurations, procedures).
• Contribute to documentation for projects, changes, and operational processes and the team knowledge base.

• Act as a technical point of contact between sites and corporate IT teams.
• Collaborate with plant teams, IS Project Managers, and engineering teams.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and external partners as needed.
• Ensure proper communication during incidents, changes, and project activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure (network and systems) within a multi‑site environment; experience supporting both office and manufacturing environments is a plus.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in a structured manner.
• Good documentation and organization skills.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a multi‑site, collaborative environment.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Must be able to work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant and warehouses.
• Must be able to work 8 hours per day and be on his/her feet for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel via airplane within the U.S. and internationally.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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