Network Engineer

The Planet Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term incentives

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Network Engineer in Des Moines to own and modernize the enterprise LAN/WAN and voice environment. This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting network and security solutions while ensuring reliability and performance across multiple branches.

With a salary range of $80,000–$110,000, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with network infrastructure and strong troubleshooting skills. Join a stable financial institution offering great benefits and opportunities for growth in automation and routing technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Network Engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, QoS.
• Proven experience supporting complex LAN/WAN infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support LAN/WAN infrastructure across branches.
• Manage and optimize routing, switching, and network services.
• Act as an escalation point for complex network incidents.

Skills

TCP/IP

VLANs

Routing and Switching

Network Security

Documentation Skills

Tools

Ansible

PowerShell

Cato Networks SD-WAN/SASE

Job description

Compensation and Work Setup: Salary: $80,000–$110,000 base, depending on experience.

Benefits: Great benefits package with comprehensive coverage and long-term incentives.

Employment: Full-time, onsite in Des Moines, Monday–Friday.

Our technology team is modernizing core infrastructure to improve reliability, security, and performance across our branches and offices.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Network Engineer to own and modernize our enterprise LAN/WAN and voice environment. You’ll design, implement, and support network and perimeter security solutions, serve as an escalation point for complex issues, and help drive initiatives around SD-WAN, SASE, and automation.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure across branches, data centers, and offices.
• Manage and optimize routing, switching, and network services (TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, QoS).
• Support and enhance our SD-WAN/SASE environment (Cato Networks) and perimeter security solutions.
• Administer and support Microsoft Teams Phone and related voice/network integrations.
• Act as an escalation point for complex network and voice incidents, including root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
• Lead and contribute to network architecture improvements, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and runbooks.
• Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams on cross-functional projects and change management.
• Drive network automation initiatives using tools like Ansible and PowerShell to reduce manual tasks and improve consistency.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on Network Engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, QoS, routing, and switching.
• Proven experience supporting and troubleshooting complex LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network security concepts.
• Comfort serving as an escalation point and owning issues through resolution.
• Solid documentation, communication, and cross‑team collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Arista switching or similar enterprise switching platforms.
• Cato Networks SD-WAN/SASE or other SD‑WAN technologies (VeloCloud, Fortinet, Meraki, Silver Peak, etc.).
• Microsoft Teams Phone or other enterprise voice/UC platforms (Cisco, Avaya, Zoom Phone).
• Ansible and/or PowerShell for infrastructure automation.
• Experience working in banking, financial services, or other regulated environments.
• Exposure to APIs, REST/JSON, and infrastructure‑as‑code workflows.

Why This Role

• Ownership: Direct influence on the design, performance, and security of a multi‑site enterprise network instead of just working tickets.
• Stability and benefits: Join a stable financial institution with great benefits and a long‑term view on employees and technology investments.
• Growth: Build deeper skills in SD‑WAN/SASE, voice, and automation while working closely with experienced infrastructure and security teams.