Network Engineer

This position is not open to C2C. US Citizens, GC and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time. Looking for someone who can work on full time with client. Network Engineer Full Time / Permanent If the candidate lives within commuting distance of our Overland Park office, it will still be a hybrid role with 3 days in office If the candidate is remote, they must live in one of the states we already operate in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Texas, Tennessee The Network Engineer is responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining networks for 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. This specific role is for an engineer with a solid understanding of networking and security. Need somebody that can have the technical expertise in networking but also have a specialization in ONE of the following: 1) Palo Alto 2) Fortinet (Fortigate) 3) Ruckus (distant third). Everybody has Cisco, it is so prevalent that it's not enough. They have had people that had the soft skills but when they start asking about the networking skills, they fall short. Technical Responsibilities: • Analyze existing hardware, software and networking systems • Create and implement scalable networks according to client specifications • 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 • Create and present networking reports • Train Network Operations Center (NOC) engineers and end users on installed networking products • Other duties as assigned Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, networking administration, information technology or similar field, or equivalent work experience • Minimum of five years’ experience as a network engineer • CCNA, CCNP or vendor-specific equivalent certification • Certifications and/or experience with next generation firewalls, preferably Palo Alto or Fortinet • Microsoft Azure network certifications/experience • Detailed knowledge of networking systems • Experience with storage engineering, wide-area networking and network virtualization • Advanced troubleshooting skills • Ability to identify, deploy and manage complex networking systems • Experience training end users • Excellent problem solving and analyzation skills • Demonstrated ability to create effective documentation • Must obtain and maintain industry certifications for continued growth • Skill in remaining calm and focused in pressurized situations

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Posted Date: 1/11/2025