Network Engineer

Pomeroy is seeking multiple Network Engineers to support one of our clients in the Kansas City area.

Required Skills:

• Familiar with the CISCO ACI in deployments and operations. Also familiar with the use of ACI in the Azure cloud space. To provide the network connectivity from on prem to the cloud.
• Familiar with the implementation support and operation of F5 hardware running LTM, GTM, and AFM. This would include the building out virtual server configuration, configuring networking components, and configuration of the global load balancing in the GTM software
• Familiar with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, and Cisco Catalyst 9k hardware
• CCNA and CCNP
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

• Knowledge and ability to perform advanced administration on multiple company standard network technologies or similar platforms; such as Cisco enterprise LAN/WAN gear, F5 load balancing, Aruba wireless networking, and Checkpoint/Palo Alto security platforms
• Understands and considers business goals, corporate IT standards, department strategy, service level agreements, EVA's and budgetary implications.
• Understands and considers and applies standard concepts, best practices, and procedures related to LAN, WAN and wireless networks
• Knowledge of established configuration management, network architecture development and project methodologies
• Communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical
• Monitors emerging trends and evolving technologies, evaluating and understanding the implications for inclusion in department strategy
• Takes the initiative to search for and identify alternative and/or innovative solutions to architecture problems.
• Uses planning skills to manage and complete projects on time and on budget

Responsibilities:

• Providers and applies technical strategies in the design, configuration, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, and wireless networks to ensure the stability, integrity, and operational effectiveness and efficiency of network services.
• Participate in the design, purchase, installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links.
• Analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required.
• Participate in the design and configuration of internal and/or external networks as required for assigned projects, assuring that requirements are met
• Translates business/customer requirements into network or process designs
• Assist in development, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery
• Uses planning skills to manage and complete projects on time and on budget
• Conduct research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts
• Identifies innovative approaches to accomplish departmental goals while maintaining alignment and compliance with business goals, corporate IT standards, strategy, and SLAs.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services
• Coordinates network technology and configuration activities to ensure integration and alignment with other IT technology, systems, applications, and environment
• Provides technical support and guidance (Level 3) in troubleshooting network performance issues. Researches problems that cannot be resolved by routine procedures. Creates troubleshooting procedures, designing resolution scripts, workflows or flowcharts. Ensures timely resolution of problems.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistic and reports
• Participate in managing all network security solutions

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift