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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