IT Network Administrator

Shearer's is a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry in North America. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, Shearer's has 17 state-of-the-art, geographically diverse manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Iowa, Ontario and Alberta, Canada, including one of the industry's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum LEED certified facilities in Massillon, Ohio. The Company is known for producing the highest quality snacks in assorted flavors and sizes, including kettle cooked potato chips, traditional potato chips, tortilla chips, cheese curls and other extruded snacks, and corn chips, as well as cookies, crackers, and wafers.

**IT Network Administrator - Canada**:
**Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Perform a wide range of network administration duties including installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and general support for Cisco network equipment.
- Assist in the configuration and deployment of core and peripheral network devices, which will require continuous learning of new devices (i.e. Nexus switches, Cisco ISE, Routing Protocols).
- Designing and implementing network cabling infrastructure.
- Proactive monitoring of all network devices, services, and servers using a combination of tools to ensure high availability and SLA's.
- Collect and review network utilization data for capacity and planning purposes, leveraging technology such as QoS.
- Assist in developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining disaster recovery plans.
- Manage & troubleshoot network connectivity throughout the organization.
- Work closely with the fellow IT team members to provide end-user support and issue resolution.
- Rigorously create and maintain documentation for all processes and procedures.
- Participate in and follow change management process for changes to the environment.
- Participate in 24x7 rotation to provide support for after-hours issues once in 5 weeks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- This is a remote role but the incumbent must be available and willing to travel onsite at manufacturing plants in Canada and USA as and when required.

**Skills Required**:

- Degree in Networking, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related work experience (relevant experience - field preferred - and education may be considered in lieu of a degree).
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Network Administration
- Experience with ISE, DNAC, VXLAN, Cisco Wireless environments.
- At least 2-3 years of experience working with networking equipment specifically, including maintenance and upgrades.
- CCNA preferred but not required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical/Problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and effectively meet deadlines
- Strong documentation skills

**Note : This is a remote position however the incumbent May be required to travel to the USA and the Shearers plants in Canada on timely basis**

**We Offer a Feast of Benefits**

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

**You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace**

Because at Shearer's, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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