Networking Engineer III

Annual Compensation: $105,000 - $140,000

Position Type: Full-time, Hybrid or Remote

About VIP

Vermont Information Processing (VIP) is a leading data processing and technology company powering the beverage distribution industry. For decades, VIP has built the systems that suppliers, distributors, and retailers rely on to run their businesses, from order management and route accounting to compliance, pricing, and business intelligence.

We combine deep, hard-won industry expertise with modern technology to solve real problems for a durable, essential industry. Backed by a loyal customer base and a trusted brand, VIP is investing in its next chapter of growth, and in the people who will build it. Join a team where your work directly shapes the tools an entire industry depends on.

About the Role

VIP is seeking an experienced IT Networking Engineer III to design, implement, and maintain the enterprise and cloud network infrastructure behind our 24x7 operations. This role is key to delivering reliable, secure, high-performance connectivity for the beverage distributors, suppliers, and retailers who rely on VIP's platforms. You'll work closely with our DevOps, IT Security, Systems, IBM i, Middleware, Operations, and Support teams. We are looking for an experienced network engineer who enjoys collaboration and keeping up with new networking technology.

What You'll Do

● Build, deploy, and support routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless infrastructure

● Implement and support routing, switching, and overlay technologies including BGP, VLANs, STP, QoS, and EVPN/VXLAN

● Manage Palo Alto firewalls across all VIP locations, including datacenter, cloud, and international sites, covering BGP, ACLs, and security policy

● Design and support cloud and hybrid connectivity, primarily in AWS, as well as Azure, GCP, and DigitalOcean

● Design and lead network architecture initiatives that meet business requirements and industry standards

● Automate configuration and monitoring using tools such as Arista CloudVision and Ansible

● Plan and implement network changes across test and production environments under formal change control

● Monitor and respond to network and security alerts

● Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and procedures

● Mentor junior team members and serve as an escalation point for complex network issues

What You'll Bring

● BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (equivalent certifications and experience accepted)

● 7+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments

● Solid understanding of the OSI model, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and security protocols such as IPsec, SSL/TLS, 802.1X, and RADIUS

● Hands-on experience supporting and troubleshooting routers, switches, enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto & Cisco preferred), and wireless systems, including network monitoring and event management tools

● Hands-on cloud networking experience, including virtual networks, routing, security groups, VPN, and dedicated cloud connectivity

● Experience with network scripting and automation, such as Ansible or Python

● Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with excellent attention to detail

● Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

● CCNP, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent certification is a plus!

● Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools is a plus!

Benefits Include