Why Join Our Team
At Lyles Group, we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.
We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:
- Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
- Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
- Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.
If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then Lyles Group is right for you!
Job Purpose
The Network and Cloud Engineer II will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's network infrastructure and cloud environments. Building upon foundational skills, this role requires a deeper understanding and hands-on experience with complex networking configurations and cloud technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our IT infrastructure, leveraging advanced tools and techniques to optimize performance and mitigate risks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Design, deploy, and maintain local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN).
- Configure and optimize network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues, such as network connectivity problems, latency, or outages.
- Implement network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
- Manage cloud environments (e.g. Azure) and ensure their ongoing availability, performance, and security.
- Deploy and configure cloud services and resources (compute instances, storage, databases, etc.) based on best practices.
- Implement cloud automation and orchestration using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
- Monitor cloud resources and optimize costs by rightsizing instances, leveraging reserved instances, etc.
- Integrate cloud services with on-premises systems and third-party services.
- Ensure seamless interoperability between different cloud environments and networks.
- Collaborate with other IT professionals to ensure smooth deployment and operation of cloud-based applications.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect cloud environments from vulnerabilities and cyber attacks.
- Monitor compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Conduct regular security assessments and perform penetration testing to identify potential weaknesses.
- Mentor, provide technical guidance, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team. Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Take on ad hoc projects and tasks as required.
- Support team efforts by assisting with tasks not explicitly outlined in this job description.
Required Education and Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in network engineering, cloud architecture, or a related role.
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS) and advanced routing concepts.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices, with experience in securing cloud and network environments.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP, Azure Network Engineer, or equivalent.
- Experience with software-defined networking (SDN), SD-WAN technologies, and network virtualization.
- Familiarity with SAN management tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of NAS systems, including configuration, administration, and protocols (NFS, SMB/CIFS)
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating technical concepts into actionable insights.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- A valid California Driver’s License
Competencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Effective Communication
Ensures that regular, consistent, and effective communication takes place. Ensures that important information is shared with others, on a timely basis as appropriate, in their organizational unit. Proactive in keeping their manager informed, on a regular basis, about progress and problems to avoid surprises.
Analytical Thinking
Approaches problems using a logical or sequential approach, systematically comparing two or more alternatives. Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information. Identifies parameters and considerations needed to analyze situations and make decisions. Conducts decision-based cost/benefit or risk/success analyses. Prioritizes tasks.
Results Oriented
Focuses on the desired result of one’s own actions/performance, sets challenging goals and focuses appropriate effort on meeting or exceeding them. Persistent and effective at overcoming obstacles. Tracks performance against goals and identifies shortfalls on a timely basis. Identifies and employs ways to address and correct problems. Maintains commitment to achieving goals even in the face of obstacles and frustrations. Exerts unusual effort over time to achieve a goal. Demonstrates a sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
Collaboration
Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Recognizes and appreciates the business concerns and perspectives of others. Provides valuable and needed assistance and support to others.
Presentation Skills
Is effective in a variety of formal and informal presentation settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups. Communicates effectively, both inside and outside the Company, on both simple and complex topics. Commands attention and manages group process during the presentation. Is cognizant of audience response and able to adapt content and style accordingly.
Initiative
Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required. Does more than what is normally required in a situation. Seeks out others involved, in a situation, to learn their perspectives.
Conflict Management
Functions effectively when under pressure and/or while experiencing rapidly changing or uncertain conditions. Maintains self-control and composure in the face of stress, opposition, or provocation. Effectively handles a variety of complex and difficult problems or tasks at once. Maintains a positive attitude under difficult circumstances. Quickly adapts and constructively reacts to unforeseen circumstances and setbacks, reducing their severity.
Personal Integrity
Develops and practices the highest ethical standards
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email humanresources@lylessc.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail humanresources@lylessc.com or call 559-441-1900. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Compensation package:
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Weekly pay
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Azure: 2 years (Preferred)
- AWS: 2 years (Preferred)
- Google Cloud Platform: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
