Network Engineer

PathGroup; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Overland Park, KS, seeks a Network Engineer to ensure stability of its in-house voice, data, video and wireless networks. You will analyze, plan, design and monitor LANs/WANs and related hardware and software including VPNs and security controls.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on networking experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and Cisco/Meraki expertise. You will support on-call rotation and ensure PHI compliance.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of hands-on networking experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or applicable education/experience.
• Cisco, Meraki experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy LANs, WANs and wireless networks including servers, routers, switches and other hardware.
• Configure networks to ensure reliable and optimal operation for PathGroup objectives.
• Ensure upgrades of network hardware and software are performed timely.
• Work to ensure PHI is maintained securely.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Maintain network performance history and provide performance reports.
• Collaborate with IT to assess long-term network capacity needs.
• Create and maintain documentation related to network configuration and service records.
• Establish and maintain VPN connections and network security solutions.
• Participate in on-call technical support rotation and vendor negotiations.

Skills

Networking design

LAN/WAN

VPNs

Security practices

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Firewalls

IPS

Job description

The Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring the stability and integrity of PathGroup's in-house voice, data, video & wireless network services. This is to be accomplished through analyzing, planning, designing and monitoring the local area networks and wide area networks. In addition, is responsible for the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support and optimization of all network hardware, software & communication links.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design and deploy company LANs, WANs and wireless networks, including servers, routers, switches, UPSs and other hardware.
• Configure networks to ensure their smooth, reliable and optimal operation for fulfilling PathGroup objectives and processes.
• Ensure upgrades of all network hardware and related software is performed timely.
• Work to ensure Patient Health Information (PHI) is maintained in a secure manner.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Maintain network performance history and provide network performance statistics and reports. Investigate & suggest applicable monitoring software.
• Collaborate with executive management and others within the IT Department to assess current and long-term network capacity needs.
• Create new and maintain current documentation as it relates to PathGroup's network configuration, network mapping processes and service records.
• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, and other network appliances.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Participate in managing all network security solutions.
• Participate in the on-call technical support rotation.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors and contractors to secure network products and services.
• Establish and maintain VPN connections.
• Maintain and manage Intrusion Protection System (IPS).
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
• Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

Bachelor's degree in a related field required or applicable education and experience equivalent.

REQUIREMENTS:

Three to five years of hands‑on networking experience required.

Cisco, Meraki experience preferred.

Understanding of the OSI model.

Understanding of network infrastructure and hardware.

Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions.

Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including:

Wireless Access Points

Firewalls/VPNs

Routers

Switches

Work Location Type

Hybrid

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