Network Engineer

Summary

The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, creating, implementing, and maintaining networks both for professional, as well as managed-services customers. This position involves critical duties and responsibilities that must continue to be performed during crisis situations and contingency operations, which may necessitate extended-hours of work. This is a customer-focused, hands-on role, in which the Network Engineer will be expected to handle and resolve customer issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement scalable networks according to client specifications.
• Configure and install various network devices (e.g., Layer-2/3 switches, firewalls, and Wi-Fi).
• Test and troubleshoot installed network systems.
• Resolve technical issues with hardware, software, and networks.
• Perform speed and security tests on installed networks.
• Apply network security upgrades.
• Upgrade and/or replace hardware and software systems when required.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Experience working with Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet/FortiGate network devices.
• Experience configuring and installing Layer-2/3 switches.
• Detailed knowledge of networking systems.
• Solid understanding of networking and security.
• CCNA, CCNP, or vendor-specific equivalent certification.
• Certifications and/or experience with next-generation firewalls (preferably Palo Alto or Fortinet).
• Experience with storage engineering, wide-area networking, and network virtualization.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify, deploy, and manage complex networking systems.
  
  

Preferred

• Cloud network design experience (Azure preferred).
• Experience with NetScaler, Brocade, and Juniper.
• Microsoft Azure network certifications/experience.
  
  

This is a Direct Hire opportunity with our Overland Park, KS client. Excellent Medical/dental benefits. H1-B Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. No third-parties, please.

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