Network Engineer III

Kansas City Life Insurance; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Life Insurance is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to ensure robust performance and availability of enterprise systems. The role emphasizes cross-platform administration, virtualization, and network-focused support to IT personnel.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in network or systems engineering, with strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, Windows Server administration, VMware, and Cisco networking.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience in network or systems engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, Windows server administration, VMware, and CISCO networking/telecommunications.
• Broad knowledge of application architecture, standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resource utilization and advise on changes to ensure system performance.
• Assist with capacity management and report significant findings to management.
• Maintain high availability and security of data and telecom resources for authorized users.
• Develop interfaces between multiple operating systems and application systems.
• Resolve complex system-level problems promptly.
• Keep abreast of new systems and technologies to enhance IT capabilities.

Skills

Network engineering

Systems engineering

Windows OS

Linux OS

Windows Server

Cisco networking

Education

B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

VMware

Cisco

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. B.S. or B.A. degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
2. Six or more years of experience in network or systems engineering
3. Advanced knowledge of required languages and tools that will allow them to provide technical guidance and support to all IT personnel. This includes Windows and Linux operating systems, Windows server administration, VMWare, CISCO (networking and telecommunications)
4. Advanced knowledge of the operating environment with the ability to implement modifications to the Operating System and/or support software is required
5. General working knowledge of insurance terms and concepts with detailed knowledge of specific business functions
6. Broad knowledge of application architecture, standards and procedures would be required
7. Experience with enterprise back up and recovery systems and methodology

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assure ongoing system performance by monitoring current utilization of resources and evaluating current and future system needs, and recommending appropriate changes.
2. Assist with the management and monitoring of system capacity and report to management issues or significant findings.
3. Maintain a high degree of availability of data and processing & telecommunications resources to authorized users by assuring proper security measures that would limit access to unauthorized users.
4. Contribute to the efficient operation of the division, department and company through the installation and maintenance of systems software and resolution of problems in a timely and efficient manner.
5. Develop interfaces between multiple operating systems and multiple application systems.
6. Resolve complex system level (hardware/software specific) problems in a timely manner.
7. Develop and improve level of expertise by keeping abreast of new systems and technologies that could benefit the department and/or company, and utilize this knowledge by providing the highest level of problem solving within the IT department

Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.

Kansas City Life Insurance Company is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Company Description

Kansas City Life Insurance Company was established in 1895 in Kansas City, Mo. Our agency force of more than 2,500 serves 49 states and the District of Columbia. We insure more than half a million policyholders from coast to coast. Our Home Office is located in Kansas City, Mo., with a staff of more than 400 associates who provide support for our field force and policyholders.