Network and Systems Engineer (Multi-Site Manufacturing)

Location Decatur, AL or Watertown, SD Company Overview Dakota Tube Inc / Tru-Line Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic tube assemblies with two facilities located in Watertown, SD and Decatur, AL. We pride ourselves on operational excellence and are looking for a dedicated Network Engineer to ensure our administrative processes and production lines stay connected and secure 24/7. Job Summary The Network & Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, maintenance, and security of our multi-site network infrastructure while overseeing the lifecycle of all local hardware, including PCs and office printers. You will serve as the technical lead for both locations, supervising a team of 1-2 remote technicians, ensuring seamless connectivity and hardware reliability.

Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Management:

Design and support reliable network solutions across both locations, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.

Multi-Site Connectivity:

Manage and optimize site-to-site connectivity (VPN, SD-WAN, or MPLS) to ensure seamless data flow and low-latency communication between plants.

Hardware Lifecycle Management:

Lead the procurement, deployment, and maintenance of all workstation hardware (PCs, laptops, and tablets) and industrial/office printing solutions across both plants.

Production Support:

Ensure 24/7 uptime for manufacturing-critical systems, including Cloud-Based ERP, on-premise software, and file servers.

Security & Compliance:

Implement and monitor network security protocols, including firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), intrusion detection, and endpoint security to protect proprietary manufacturing data.

Troubleshooting:

Perform root-cause analysis for network outages or performance bottlenecks to minimize downtime.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate network diagrams, hardware inventories, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Vendor and Asset Management:

Maintain a detailed inventory of all IT assets and coordinate with hardware vendors for warranty repairs or large-scale upgrades

Qualifications & Skills Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).

Experience:

3-5+ years of experience in network engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Technical Proficiency:

Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP). Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Meraki, or similar enterprise hardware. Familiarity with industrial networking (IoT, PLC connectivity) is a major plus.

Certifications:

CCNA/CCNP, Network+ or security-focused certifications are also valued.

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical plant managers. Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Pay:

From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person