Network Engineer

SA TECHNOLOGIES; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer II in Kansas City for a 6-month contract. The role includes designing network infrastructure, performing as a subject matter expert, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates should have at least 4-7 years of IT experience and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience in IT field required.
• Extensive hands-on support of network routers and switches.
• Mentoring level I engineers required.

Responsibilities

• Designs LAN, Campus and WAN infrastructure as per industry standards.
• Acts as SME providing second-level support for network operations.
• Monitors network performance using tools and resolves issues.

Skills

Networking protocols

Capacity planning

Network security

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field (preferred)

Job description

SA Technologies Inc. (www.satincorp.com) is a market leader and one of the fastest growing IT consulting firms with operations in US, Canada, Mexico & India. SAT is an Oracle Gold Partner, SAP Services Partner & IBM Certified enterprise.

All SA Technologies requirements are Direct Client Requirements from IT Hiring Managers. We guarantee you the best rate for your skills and performance.

Job Description

Position: Network Engineer II ( Citizen/GC only)

Duration: 6+ months

Rate : DOE

Description:

We currently have a position for a Network Engineer II with our direct client in Kansas City, KS for a 6 month with extensions contract.

Responsibilities:

• Designs LAN, Campus and WAN infrastructure for data, voice, and wireless services following industry standards and best practices to ensure high availability and scalability through network design principals. Assists level III's in advanced level design, development, installation, administration, and maintenance of the enterprise network.

• Performs as a subject matter expert (SME) providing 2nd level support for all network operations performance engineering, implementation planning, deployment support, network security and capacity related incidents.

• Responsible for maintaining service availability of mission critical services ensuring 24/7/365 uptime of network systems. Collaborates with other network engineers on supporting the network infrastructure design and development to ensure stability and high availability of critical medical systems.

• Monitors network performance and capacity utilizing network tools and system logs and proactively resolves any issues.

• Maintains documentation including networking diagrams and network services descriptions for the WAN and LAN network. Develop and write processes and procedures for installation and configuration of network systems or troubleshooting of network communications hardware or software.

• Plays a primary role mentoring level I network engineers in technical design, capacity planning, and network security. Works in a mentor role with co-workers to provide on job training for a more stable environment. Mentors level I engineers to develop their knowledge base.

• Demonstrates the ability to implement new technologies.

• Extensive hands on support of network routers, switches, and wireless controllers. Implements new approaches and shares technical improvements to the Network Manager.

• Displays advanced knowledge and understanding of networking protocols and technologies including IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP and technologies including Switching, Routing, Wireless and Security in a multi data center design and development network environment.

• Acts as escalation contact for level I working on complex network break/fix and/or maintenance assignments related to network access, capacity or performance.

• Keeps abreast and informed of current IT technologies and new trends in the industry by attending vendor training and product launch events.

• Ensures approved procedures, policies, and industry best practices are followed. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures.

• Monitors and executes in line with department change control processes.

Please send me your latest resume in a word format with contact details, rate and availability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field preferred.

• 4 to 7years of experience in IT field required