Lead Network Engineer

Bethesda, MD or Boynton Beach, FL

Total Wine is in search of a Lead Network Engineer in Bethesda, MD or Boynton Beach, FL to manage, coordinate, and support the Network team’s mission to provide network and telephony infrastructure/services architecture, design/engineering, configuration, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support for our rapidly growing company/customer base. You will have a detailed understanding and experience managing the full lifecycle of user consuming distributed networking services consisting of Cisco and Meraki WiFi, switches, firewalls, F5 load balancing, WAN/Routing, and Cisco Unified Communications and telecommunications. You will report into the VP, Network Security & Operations.

Please note: Total Wine & More considers the health and safety of its customers, team members, and their families as its highest priorities. Where permitted by applicable law, all team members must have received the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire.

You will:

• Assess and improve existing software, systems, technologies, and processes; drive continuous improvement.
• Develop comprehensive technology support, maintenance and lifecycle plans that deliver measurable results; perform new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Monitor network performance, help identify network trends, and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, network, and security related issues including the ability to capture, read and diagnose network traces with products such as Wireshark.
• Provide appropriate updates and metrics to senior management regarding network event handling, trends, analysis, incident response resolutions and lessons learned.

You will come with

• Degree in Computer Sciences, Electronic communication, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• CCNA, CCNP, CCIE and related certification(s) valued
• 7+ years of experience working in a network engineering role or network support role
• Knowledge and experience with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and ASA platforms
• Knowledge and experience with Palo Alto Networks platforms
• Knowledge and experience with the Cisco Meraki switches, access points and firewalls
• Knowledge and experience with Google Cloud and/or Azure

We offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Generous store discounts
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Disability & life insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• College tuition assistance
• Career development & product training
• Consumer classes
• & More!

Grow with us

Total Wine & More is the country's largest independent retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits, and we continue to grow our footprint year over year. Total Wine offers exciting and unique career opportunities across the country and in our corporate office. Our strength is our people. We have a commitment to training and career growth, all in an environment that values new ideas and teamwork. If you share our entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for providing best-in-class customer experience, take a moment to apply or learn more at www.TotalWine.com/About-Us/Careers!

Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation. Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More. Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.