About the role
About Us:
Southern Tire Mart, the nation's largest independently owned commercial tire dealer and retread manufacturer, is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Network Engineer to join our team in Columbia, MS. We are looking for a professional who thrives on challenges and delivering world-class solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with Managing servers in local, Azure, AWS, and third-party partner data center environments.
Manage all VMs that host internal company key software systems.
Design, implement, and maintain a highly reliable, scalable, and secure enterprise network.
Monitor network performance to ensure availability and optimization across 300+ sites, supporting Southern Tire Mart's business operations.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues swiftly to minimize downtime and impact on business activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network-related initiatives, ensuring seamless integration with IT systems.
Maintain and enhance network security protocols, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection, and prevention systems.
Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network hardware and software.
Develop and maintain documentation for network infrastructure, processes, and systems.
Provide mentorship and training to junior IT staff and assist with strategic IT planning.
Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise-scale networks, ideally with multi-site environments.
Certifications: Strong preference for Cisco CCNP/CCIE or equivalent certifications; other certifications like Palo Alto, Juniper, or Fortinet are a plus.
Technical Expertise:
Advanced knowledge of routing and switching.
Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls, VPNs, and SD-WAN technologies.
Proficiency in Wi-Fi architecture and deployment for enterprise environments.
Familiarity with network monitoring tools.
Knowledge of VoIP systems and Quality of Service (QoS) strategies.
Problem Solving: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.
Leadership Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and team leadership skills.
About the company
Southern Tire Mart was founded in 1973 by Ernest Duff in Columbia, Mississippi. Today, as the company now has locations from coast to coast, sons, Tommy and Jim Duff, are still at the helm doing everything they can to make our team members and customers happy. STM has grown into the nation's #1 truck retreader in North America since 2007, the #1 Commercial tire dealer in the US since 2008, and the #1 commercial tire dealer since 2012. All while maintaining best-in-class service and caring for its employees like family. As an employee-focused company that believes in rewarding success, we take great pride in hiring talented, hard-working people. Join our team and keep America rolling!
