Mission Produce®

Network Engineer I

Mission Produce®  •  $98k - $122k/yr  •  Oxnard, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Location: Oxnard,California,United States

Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 27 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, and Peru. Our global distribution network includes 16 forward distribution centers in North America, China, Europe and the Netherlands, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, the Network Engineer will support Mission Produce global networks and server infrastructure for cloud environments, ERP systems, offices, data centers and remote sites. Perform routine administrative tasks such as patching and hardware upgrades/replacements, monitoring network services, responding to break/fix and support requests submitted in ticketing system. Works closely with IT Network Engineering Manager, Mission global IT groups with projects that include additions, expansions and be able to make recommendations for implementing new solutions and improvements. Work closely with vendor support and outside contractors seeing resolutions to open tickets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform a variety of technical and supportive tasks related to networks, servers, workstations and peripherals including, but not limited to, the assembly, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware equipment and software.
  • Manage and maintain all access layer network devices in Mission’s global enterprise.
  • Plan, install, configure, and maintain local area network switches and wireless network.
  • Perform routine scheduled maintenance, updates and patching to address security concerns and vulnerabilities applying best practices.
  • Manage routers, switches, wireless LAN controllers, wireless Access Points.
  • Work as a member of a team and use established standard operating procedures in the conduct of daily duties.
  • Ability to read, create, or edit technical procedures and drawings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

  • Associate degree or equivalent combination of work experience, education, and training.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Network Administration managing routers, switches and wireless networks.
  • Hands on experience installing, upgrading, and troubleshooting Cisco data networks and wireless networks.
  • Strong knowledge of Cisco IOS, including routers, switches, wireless LAN controllers.
  • Strong knowledge configuring VLAN’s and understanding of STP & RSTP.
  • Hand on experience troubleshooting L1, L2 & L3.
  • Ability to configure network devices using the CLI.
  • Experience with IP networking design and operations under RFC 1918 including subnetting, VLSM, and CIDR notation.
  • Experience troubleshooting network issues.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of well-known protocols and services: DNS, DHCP, LDAP, RADIUS, TACAC+, AAA.
  • Ability to travel if needed to other remote sites.
  • On-call and ability to work hours outside normal business according to business needs.
  • Assist and works closely with IT Network Engineer Manager in configuring, implementing, and maintaining network connectivity.
  • Ability to travel if needed to remote sites in different geographical locations.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing, food processing and cold storage environments.
  • Ability to lift and rack IT equipment such as routers, switches in data centers and networking IDF's.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

DESIRABLE CERTIFICATIONS

  • CCNA
  • MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCITP, MSCE
  • A+, Net+, Security +

Salary: $97,766 - $122,207/year

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Mission Produce®

About Mission Produce®

Mission Produce® is a global leader in the worldwide avocado business. Since 1983, Mission Produce has been sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, and as of 2021, fresh mangos, to retail, wholesale and foodservice customers in over 25 countries. The vertically integrated Company owns and operates four state-of-the-art packing facilities in key growing locations globally, including California, Mexico and Peru and has additional sourcing capabilities in Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Brazil, Ecuador, South Africa and more, which allow the company to provide a year-round supply of premium fruit. Mission’s global distribution network includes 13 forward distribution centers that are strategically positioned in key markets throughout North America, China, Europe, and the UK, offering value-added services such as ripening, bagging, custom packing and logistical management. For more information, please visit www.missionproduce.com.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Oxnard, California
Year Founded
1983
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