Sr. Network Engineer-Onsite

Responsibilities

• Setup and configuration of complex network environments

• Establish and maintain networking environment by implementing 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

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (Security , IP Routing, VPN, etc.)

• Maintain multi-site network operations and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities

• Understand network security protocols and make security-focused improvements efficiently and effectively

• Focus for this role will be on wireless configuration

• Role is based and onsite in Overland Park, KS.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience

• Experience in designing, managing and/or assessing complex IT infrastructure

• Knowledge of infrastructure, including firewalls, load balancing and networks

• Cisco Meraki experience

Preferred

• Experience in Data Center network design and support

• Palo Alto is preferred

• Current network certifications such as CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTIA Network+ Certification, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Core Infrastructure, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Routing and Switching or Cisco Certified Network Professional Level (CCNP) – Routing and Switching

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