Senior Network & Systems Engineer

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

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.