Senior Network Engineer – Enterprise & Security

Kansas City Life Insurance Company; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Life Insurance Company is seeking an energetic IT professional to join our IT department as a senior systems engineer. The role emphasizes maintaining system performance, capacity planning, and strong security to ensure data availability for authorized users.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. or B.A. in CS or equivalent, 6+ years in network/systems engineering, and deep expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, and Cisco networking. On-site position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Six or more years of experience in network or systems engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, Windows server administration, VMWare, Cisco networking.
• Ability to modify operating systems and support software as needed.
• General insurance terms knowledge and business function familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resource utilization and evaluate system needs to recommend changes.
• Assist with capacity management and report significant findings to management.
• Ensure data availability and proper security for authorized users.
• Install and maintain systems software and resolve problems efficiently.
• Develop interfaces between multiple operating systems and applications.
• Resolve complex hardware/software problems promptly and effectively.

Skills

System administration guidance

System monitoring

Technical guidance to IT staff

Education

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

Tools

Windows

Linux

Windows Server

VMware

Cisco

Job description

Kansas City Life Insurance Company, a recognized leader in the insurance industry, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our IT department. The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
• B.S. or B.A. degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Six or more years of experience in network or systems engineering
• 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)
• Advanced knowledge of the operating environment with the ability to implement modifications to the Operating System and/or support software is required
• General working knowledge of insurance terms and concepts with detailed knowledge of specific business functions
• Broad knowledge of application architecture, standards and procedures would be required
• Experience with enterprise back up and recovery systems and methodology
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assure ongoing system performance by monitoring current utilization of resources and evaluating current and future system needs, and recommending appropriate changes.
• Assist with the management and monitoring of system capacity and report to management issues or significant findings.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop interfaces between multiple operating systems and multiple application systems.
• Resolve complex system level (hardware/software specific) problems in a timely manner.
• 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.

Kansas City Life Insurance Company offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. If you meet the above requirements and wish to join Kansas City Life’s IT department, please send resume and salary requirements in confidence to:

Kansas City Life Insurance Company

ATTN: Human Resources Department
3520 Broadway
P.O. Box 219139
Kansas City, MO 64121-9139
EOE/MFVH
e-mail: [e-mail]