NETWORK ENGINEER / SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Network Engineer / Systems Administrator

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with global operations in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide each year and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also encompasses cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.

The Network Engineer is a key member of Trident's IT Infrastructure team, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the integrity and performance of Trident's global network environment. This includes all LAN/WAN networks, servers, and storage systems across domestic and international locations.

Essential Functions:

• Design, configure, install, and maintain core network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and cabling.
• Define, document, and enforce network system standards and best practices.
• Create and maintain accurate and uptodate network diagrams.
• Research and recommend improvements to enhance network reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Support and administer Windows servers, hardware, and related applications.
• Monitor and maximize network performance by troubleshooting outages, diagnosing issues, and responding to alerts rapidly.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and work independently when required.
• Participate in periodic disaster recovery exercises and annual audits of network components.
• Work onsite regularly to build strong team collaboration and support operational needs.
• Consult with the IT Infrastructure Manager and other IT stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
• Regularly works onsite to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $110,000 to $130,000.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, disability programs, basic life and AD&D, and a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial PTO benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, front loaded on the first of the year, initially prorated quarterly based on hire date. Commuter programs are also available.

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Travel/On-Call Requirements:

• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.
• Travel to Trident locations in Alaska, Washington, Georgia, and other regions as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in network administration.
• Experience installing and supporting enterprise wireless solutions (Meraki preferred).
• Hands-on experience configuring Cisco (IOS-XE and NX-OS), Extreme Networks (EX-OS), and Ubiquiti switches
• Strong experience with Windows Server technologies (Failover Clustering, S2D, AD, IIS, RDS, NPS, DHCP, etc.).
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting physical servers, network gear, and storage appliances.

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Experience supporting industrial networks with minimal downtime requirements.
• Knowledge of networking and security best practices in industrial/operational technology environments.
• SDWAN experience.
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP
• Extreme Networks Certified Administrator or Professional
• CompTIA Network+ or Security+
• Relevant Microsoft or Palo Alto Networks certifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):

• Strong understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, SCOM, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Palo Alto Panorama management.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, IPSec, NAT, DNS, DHCP, NetFlow, SNMP, ISIS/OSPF, BGP, wireless, Layer 2/3, and VPNs.
• Ability to perform onsite hardware tasks, such as Ethernet terminations, rack replacements, and cable diagnostics.
• Practical knowledge of Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) configuration, roll-outs, and upgrades (Palo Alto a plus)
• Proficiency in Azure support and administration.
• Ability to create and troubleshoot automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.).
• Basic Linux administration and management skills.
• Ability to provide after-hours support as needed and travel to company locations.

Work Environment:

This is an on-site position based at the Trident Support Center office in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

In-office time takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide appropriate home office space.

Work Authorizations:

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.