Join the American Kennel Club's Technology Team
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is seeking a Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, working across multiple technologies, and playing a meaningful role in supporting the systems that power AKC's nationwide operations. As part of a collaborative team of infrastructure professionals, you will help maintain, secure, and enhance the network services that connect our offices, business applications, and digital platforms. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and technology leaders while gaining exposure to networking, cybersecurity, virtualization, storage, and cloud technologies.
What You'll Be Doing
As a member of the Infrastructure Services team, you'll contribute to initiatives that keep AKC's technology environment secure, reliable, and performing at its best. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure, including routing and switching environments
- Configuring and managing network segmentation, VLANs, and secure connectivity solutions
- Administering and optimizing next-generation firewall technologies and security controls
- Monitoring network performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and resolving connectivity issues
- Supporting VPN connectivity and secure access solutions for AKC employees and business partners
- Collaborating with teammates on infrastructure upgrades, modernization efforts, and technology projects
- Troubleshooting complex network and security-related issues across multiple environments
- Maintaining technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a motivated technology professional with a solid networking foundation and a desire to continue growing their skills in an enterprise environment.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise network environments
- Strong understanding of routing, switching, TCP/IP networking, and network troubleshooting
- Experience with VLAN implementation and network segmentation
- Experience supporting IPsec and SSL VPN technologies
- Experience administering next-generation firewall platforms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms
- Familiarity with Linux administration
- Exposure to enterprise storage technologies, including NetApp
- Experience with backup, recovery, and data protection solutions
- Industry certifications such as Network+, CCNA, or similar networking certifications
Why AKC?
At AKC, technology is a critical part of delivering services to millions of dog owners, breeders, clubs, and event participants across the country. Our infrastructure team works on a wide variety of technologies and projects, providing opportunities to expand your skills while making a visible impact on the organization. If you're looking for a role where you can contribute, learn, and grow as part of a talented and supportive technology team, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid position that requires a minimum of 3 days per week in our Raleigh NC office.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise network environments
- Strong understanding of routing, switching, TCP/IP networking, and network troubleshooting
- Experience with VLAN implementation and network segmentation
- Experience supporting IPsec and SSL VPN technologies
- Experience administering next-generation firewall platforms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms
- Familiarity with Linux administration
- Exposure to enterprise storage technologies, including NetApp
- Experience with backup, recovery, and data protection solutions
- Industry certifications such as Network+, CCNA, or similar networking certifications
What We Do
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a not-for-profit organization that maintains the integrity of its dog registry and promotes purebred dogs and dog sports. It provides breed, health, and training information; supports canine health and well-being; advocates for dog owners and responsible ownership; and oversees dog events through its network of affiliated organizations and clubs. It also educates the public and encourages dogs as family companions.
