Network Engineer

Description

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way : doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

About the Job :

This position works within the Network team and reports directly to the IT Manager - Network. The Network department is responsible for supporting all communications throughout the Vulcan enterprise. The candidate filling this role will work directly with our IT Field Technicians supporting local sites, our on-premise & cloud compute & storage teams, our database team, our Information Security team, as well as our IT Business Partners.

The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be able to thrive in a corporate environment working with technical peers, architects, developers, and the business. In addition, they will be able to excel in a team-oriented environment, where they can freely share information, learn from, and teach their co-workers.

What You'll Do :

• Core Networking Skills :

Apply a strong understanding of TCP / IP fundamentals, including IP addressing, subnetting, and network address translation (NAT).

Configure and troubleshoot IPSEC tunnels for secure site-to-site VPN connections, ensuring data privacy and integrity.

Work with Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) tunnels for specific routing needs or overlays.

Configure, deploy, and maintain local firewalls at various branch locations, ensuring proper security policies, VPN connectivity, and access controls are in place in coordination with our Information Security Team.

Implement and support local network switches, including VLAN configurations, and basic routing.

Perform regular device health checks, firmware upgrades, and configuration backups for local network equipment.

Assist in the standardization and documentation of configurations for deployment across multiple sites.

Provide essential support for network incidents and service requests, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and performance problems.

Collaborate with the Service Desk and other IT teams to resolve end-user and application connectivity issues efficiently.

Participate in the implementation of network changes and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Proactively monitor network performance and availability to identify potential issues and proactively address them.

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of accurate network documentation, including network diagrams, IP addressing schemes, and operational procedures.

Work collaboratively within the network team, system administrators, and other IT professionals on various projects and initiatives.

Provide clear and concise communication regarding network status, issues, and resolutions.

Qualifications

Skills You'll Need :

Preferred Skills (but not required) :

What You'll Like About Us :

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives, and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Job

: Networking

Primary Location

: Alabama-Birmingham

Organization

: GM - CORPORATE

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Posting

: Aug 14, 2025, 5 : 48 : 19 PM