Network Security Engineer

Summary

Responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining networks for both professional and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Requirements

• 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• 2 years of experience with either Palo Alto or Fortinet.
• Experience working in multi-vendor switching environments including Ruckus, Mellanox, and Juniper.
• Detailed knowledge of networking systems.
• Certifications and/or experience with next-generation firewalls (preferably Palo Alto or Fortinet).
• PCNSE, Fortinet NSE4, CCNA, CCNP, or other vendor-specific equivalent certifications.
• Experience with storage engineering, wide-area networking, and network virtualization.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify, deploy, and manage complex networking systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analysis skills.
  
  

Preferred

• 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.