Champions Do More

As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will help operate and support the company's network infrastructure across 600+ shops and corporate locations, with a focus on day-to-day Fortinet firewall administration, SD-WAN connectivity, and LAN/Wi-Fi support. You will work closely with our IT support, security, and operations teams — and report into our Senior Network Engineer and IT Infrastructure leadership — to deliver reliable connectivity that meets the needs of the business. The ideal candidate has a solid technical foundation in network administration, hands-on experience with firewalls, routers, switches, and access points, and is eager to grow their skills in SD-WAN, cloud networking, and automation under the guidance of senior engineers. You should have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, the ability to troubleshoot common to moderately complex network issues, and good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams. If you are a motivated network engineer looking to grow your career with a fast-paced, dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent hands-on experience considered). 2–4 years of experience in network administration, network operations, or a related field, with hands-on exposure to enterprise firewalls and multi-site connectivity. Hands-on experience with Fortinet (FortiGate) firewalls — or comparable platforms (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Meraki) with a clear willingness and ability to ramp on Fortinet. Working experience supporting SD-WAN environments (Fortinet SD-WAN preferred) including basic configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Experience supporting connectivity at multiple locations, including routers, switches, and wireless access points.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k Retirement Plan with match, Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”), 5 Paid Holidays.