Network Engineer | Lithia & Driveway
Location: Remote
Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $75,000–$120,000 annually. The anticipated starting pay will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and internal equity. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws. Candidates who qualify may be leveled into a Senior Network Engineer role, with compensation aligned accordingly.
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is one of the largest global automotive retailers providing a wide array of products and services throughout the ownership lifecycle with a vision to modernize personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire. With a mission of "Growth Powered by People," we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets. Our success is fueled by four core values: earning customers for life, improving constantly, taking personal ownership, and having fun. Our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel. We’d love to have you join us on our journey.
We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, stability, and security of our enterprise network environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining reliable connectivity across corporate and dealership operations while supporting escalated network-related issues. You’ll partner with internal teams and vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing network solutions.
What You’ll Do
Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and subnetting
Support escalated Helpdesk tickets related to network performance and reliability
Monitor network devices to ensure uptime, performance, and rapid issue resolution
Analyze network traffic and recommend improvements to optimize performance and scalability
Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls and perimeter protections
Develop backup, recovery, and resiliency strategies for network systems
Partner with internal teams and third-party vendors to evaluate requirements and solutions
Lead technical research and recommend cost-effective network enhancements
Provide project updates, documentation, and status reporting to leadership
Take ownership of complex issues and follow them through to resolution
Maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies and industry best practices
Deliver a high level of customer service while embodying Lithia & Driveway’s core values
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree preferred
7+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments
CCNP certification or equivalent hands-on experience
Strong experience with Cisco networking equipment
Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), route convergence, and AS number usage
Experience supporting diverse networking platforms (HP, Dell, Brocade, SonicWall, Aruba, Ruckus, etc.)
Strong attention to detail, time management, and sense of urgency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office and Visio
We offer best in class industry benefits:
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Paid Holidays & PTO
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Lithia Learning Center
Vehicle Purchase Discounts
Wellness Programs
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.