Equity Staffing has a new IT Network Engineer opportunity with a reputable KC area IT Managed Services Provider that is growing their Network team! This opportunity is a great fit for Network Engineers with 5 years of experience, CCNA/CCNP, and strong customer service related skills!

$85 - $105 range based on experience other benefits!

Primarily onsite, 3 days/week

Office located in Overland Park, KS

The Network Engineer will be responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining networks for assigned customers/end clients. The role is customer-focused, hands-on, with the expectation of handling and resolving customer related issues while demonstrating in-depth knowledge of networking and security.

Main Duties:

- Analyze existing hardware, software and networking systems

- 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

- Create and present networking reports

- Train Network Operations Center (NOC) engineers and end users on installed networking products

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, networking administration, information technology or similar field,

or equivalent work experience

- Ability to perform duties as part of on-call rotation, including some work after-hours

- 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer

- Detailed knowledge of networking systems

- 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 is a plus

- 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 analysis 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