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Join Team CARFAX as an Associate Network Engineer

Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment. One last thing: Our four-day week continues in Summer 2025!

CARFAX Network Engineering is highly collaborative, diverse, and distributed team. We don't expect you to meet a rigid list of technical requirements, but we do require you to be a Network nerd with some great real-world experience. We have a total of 13 people on the Network Team. 5 Network Engineers, 5 in Network Operations and 3 Network DevOps. Our vacancy is in the group of 5 Network Operations Engineers. Your mission is to support and improve our Network.

At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so we can collaborate and thrive together. This position will require 3 days per week in our Columbia,MO office subject to change with future business needs.

The Network Operations team is responsible for monitoring, triage, routine changes, and special projects as assigned. The CARFAX Network Team does not do direct staff end-user support, however we regularly collaborate with multiple internal technical teams to support their projects. In addition, we're always evolving network capabilities with new technologies and projects to make our network secure, fast and reliable.

We are a fun-loving, low-stress team with minimal on-call responsibilities. We don't burn candle at both ends and we truly embrace a cooperative framework. We have a well developed on-boarding process to ease into your new job.

Here is what you would do:

Maintain highly available network infrastructure across Cloud, Data Center, LAN, WLAN and WAN network environments.
Lead or assist with projects that maintain and enhance CARFAX network environments.
Lead or assist with network troubleshooting to resolve outages.
Master multiple tools that monitor our network.
Participate in on-call rotation.
Report on network status and health.
Have fun learn and grow.

Here is how we work: 1-on-1s with teammates and manager, well-developed change management process, with detailed planning, regular team retros, close collaborations inside and outside our team, sharing knowledge with regular "Silo Crush" meetings, extensive use of Confluence, lots of training, no finger pointing and blame, free to be yourself!

Qualifications: We don't expect you to meet all qualifications, but all applicants should meet most qualifications.

Must be interested in both traditional and cloud environments.
Ability to operate effectively in a multi-vendor environment.
1+ years of L2 and L3 experience.
1 + years of Enterprise Wifi experience.
Familiarity with how firewalls work.
Basic familiarity and interest in Python, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform.
CCNA certification OR equivalent understanding and experience.

Desired Skills: All of the following are desirable but not required:

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
F5, Silver Peak, Infoblox, Cisco and Palo Alto.
Python, Ansible and Terraform.
VXLAN, ISE
Logic Monitor, Kentik and Forward Networks.

What’s in it for you:

Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
401(k) / DCPP matching
Annual bonus program
Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces.
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our website: https://jobs.jobvite.com/carfax/p/benefits.

Don’t just take our word for it:

10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
9X Washington Post Top Workplace
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work

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What You Should Know About Associate Network Engineer, CARFAX

Join Team CARFAX as an Associate Network Engineer and be part of a dynamic workplace where your skills can shine! At CARFAX, we believe in the power of accuracy and integrity, and we take pride in our mission to help millions of consumers make informed decisions every day. As you step into this role, you'll join a collaborative and diverse Network Engineering team comprising 13 passionate professionals. Your primary mission will be to support and enhance our network, ensuring its reliability and security in a fast-paced yet low-stress environment. We’re not just looking for someone with a rigid list of technical qualifications; we value enthusiasm for networking and hands-on experience. In your day-to-day, you'll maintain a highly available network infrastructure across different environments and participate in exciting projects that further evolve our capabilities. You’ll collaborate closely with multiple internal teams, utilizing various tools to monitor our network and report on its health. With an engaging onboarding process and opportunities for continuous learning, we prioritize a balanced work-life while tackling challenges together. And remember, we embrace flexibility, with a hybrid model requiring three days at our Columbia, MO office. So if you're a network nerd eager to make a difference, apply today and let’s have some fun while growing together at CARFAX!

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What are the key responsibilities of an Associate Network Engineer at CARFAX?

As an Associate Network Engineer at CARFAX, your primary responsibilities include maintaining a highly available network infrastructure, assisting with network troubleshooting, leading projects that enhance our network environments, and participating in an on-call rotation. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize various tools to monitor network status effectively.