Network Engineer

Advantage tech is searching for a Network Engineer to join their clients team in the Kansas City area.

The ideal candidate exemplifies exceptional customer service while possessing the skills, attitude, and aptitude to provide excellent service to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configuration, and installation of complex network environments.
• Execute and maintain networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Maximize network performance through proactive monitoring; troubleshooting network problems and outages; plan, document, and schedule upgrades and changes to network infrastructure; collaborates with network architects on network optimization, design, and implementation.
• Evaluate the security of a network design and make improvement recommendations.
• Obtain and maintain partner certifications as needed.
• Perform maintenance, upgrades, and other projects after regular business hours as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• At least 3 years of experience in complex network environment support
• At least 3 year of experience designing, managing and/or assessing complex IT infrastructures
• Expertise in infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls
• Excellent operational and delivery skills
• Ability to “think big" and challenge conventional wisdom
• Current network certifications or ability to quickly obtain certifications such as CompTIA Network+ Certification, CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIP, CWNP, or similar certifications.
• Must be willing to relocate or reside in the Greater KC Metro Area

Preferred Experience

• Advanced knowledge of IP networking concepts and skills with various network technologies and gear with manufacturers such as Extreme Networks, Aruba/HPE, Cisco, and/or Juniper Networks.
• Advanced experience with firewall configuration, administration and troubleshooting using equipment from manufacturers such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Checkpoint, & Juniper.
• Proficiency with network services and protocols such as DNS, DHCP, IPSec, Active Directory, etc.
• Experience with cloud-based networking platforms.
• Experience with 802.11 Wireless protocols and platforms.
• Experience with managing project phases and timelines with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with communication to non-technical stakeholders and able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools and protocols.
• Understanding of virtualization technologies.
• Understanding of public cloud services and technologies.