Network Engineer

Location: Tupelo, MS
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Goodyear. More Driven.

Position Description:

The Network Engineer will be a member of the infrastructure team at the Goodyear Tupelo plant responsible for professional and technical work for our Cisco Network and Telecommunications Services. This is an Intermediate Service Supporting Role primarily responsible for the transitional and operational tasks/duties in support of Network Service for the plant including LAN / WAN / Wireless / Telecom / Data Center Network with the focus on Cisco products.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Provide support and strategy recommendations to guide the LAN/ WAN /Telecommunications / Data Center Networking.
• Provide expert consultation to Infrastructure Groups on the interaction of Networks and Networking Systems on Business Functions and/or IT Systems. 
• Engineer new tools and processes to optimize existing Networking Solutions (Transport or Systems) for enhanced performance or cost.
• Manage complex and multi-disciplinary projects within area of specialization and across the plant. 
• Flexible schedules and 24x7 support availability

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelors’ degree in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Business
• 3 or more years of experience in the Networking space desired.
• In lieu of degree 8 years of IT experience 

Desired Personal Skills/Attributes/and Qualifications:

• Deliver prompt, efficient, quality service to the business; works to anticipate, identify and meet end-user needs; drives outward results and ensures high-quality standards are met.
• Strong work ethic desired.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI controllers, and experience supporting manufacturing control systems a plus but not required.
• an convey complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trust and partner with stakeholders in order to drive towards the best technology support for the business

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About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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