Network Engineer III

Job Title:

Network Engineer III

Department:

IT, Telecom & Internet

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for managing the installation and maintenance of Core networking equipment. The incumbent provides knowledge and direction to more junior Network Engineers. The incumbent is also responsible for executing networking engineering tasks and developing expertise in the desired network engineering field.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the installation and maintenance of Core networking hardware, software, and systems.
• Mentors and provides expertise to more junior Network Engineers in operational network tasks.
• Executes network engineering tasks such as obtaining and configuring network hardware.
• Works closely with the entry Engineers by resolving complex network events.
• Begins to develop and apply expertise in a chosen primary field of network engineering while maintaining knowledge in network engineering as a discipline.
• Assists or takes on projects using software defined network programming language.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in computer and information science, Engineering, or related field, or foreign equivalent, or suitable combination of education, experience and training; plus 5 years of experience in Network Engineering.

Preferred Qualification:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cisco Certified Network Professional, and Network+ Certification preferred.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Bachelors: Chemical Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Civil Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelors: Computer Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Electrical Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Industrial Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Mechanical Engineering (Required)

Work Experience:

Network Engineering

Certifications:

Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Cisco Systems, Inc., N+ (Network+) Certification - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

Job Opening ID:

00627703 Network Engineer III (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.