Job Description
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Headquarters: Cedar Rapids, IA
Position Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.
As a member of Team CRST, you’ll be part of one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation and logistics companies – this year celebrating its 70th anniversary. We offer services including truckload capacity, flatbed, transportation management, dedicated services, white-glove handling, team expedited and final mile delivery.
We drive over 158 million miles annually, thanks to the hard work of 4,000 drivers, a network of contractors and agents and support from 1,800 team members. Every mile reflects our tenacious commitment to over-deliver, exceed customer expectations and uphold the highest standards of safety and service.
CRST Information Technology
CRST’s IT team ensures CRST’s nationwide network is operating securely and efficiently by providing strategic and technical assistance to help the company reach its goals. Our IT roles encompass everything from software developers to application administrators to help desk/desktop support.
The Role
The Network Engineer enhances network and security infrastructure through diagnostic solutions, innovative design, and technical support. This role focuses on scalability, threat monitoring, and collaboration to develop standards and roadmaps that meet evolving business and technology needs.
Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm onsite in Cedar Rapids.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Network & Security Diagnosis – Diagnose and identify solutions to strengthen and improve existing network and security infrastructure
- Architecture Design & Implementation – Design and implement new network and security architectures to support scalable growth
- Architecture Design Development – Develop network and security architecture designs that meet business requirements while addressing current and future technology needs
- Monitoring Contribution – Contribute to network and security monitoring by enhancing visibility and maintaining solutions to identify threats and intrusions
- Advanced Technical Support – Provide advanced technical support for network and firewall operations, including maintenance and troubleshooting moderate-level issues
- Infrastructure Collaboration – Collaborate with infrastructure teams and the broader IT organization to develop standards and technology roadmaps
- Accountability & Reliability – Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- IT industry experience or Schooling
Preferred Qualifications:
- CCNA Certification
Did You Know?
- CRST is one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. That means you can count on our experience and ongoing commitment to provide the best service to our customers and the best work environment for our employees.
- We’re family-owned. We’re dedicated to building on our founder’s legacy to make CRST the transportation solution.
- CRST is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our midwestern hometown is known for its strong values, commitment to our community, and the success of manufacturers and producers here and throughout the country. When we thrive, America thrives!
Work Location: The work location for each position will be decided during the hiring process, based on business needs and job requirements.
The CRST Core Values: Safety at the Core of All We Do – Integrity in Every Decision and Action – Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.