Sr Network Engineer

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of our enterprise network and telecommunications services. The role involves mentoring engineers and guiding standard practices across the team.

The position is hybrid (1 day remote per week) and requires residing near MO/KS. Five years of design/configuration/troubleshooting experience with Cisco systems, firewalls and wireless networks are expected, along with scripting capabilities in

Qualifications

• Five years designing, configuring and troubleshooting enterprise network systems.
• Five years managing Cisco routers, switches and Cisco Collaboration/VoIP systems.
• Four years managing Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, as well as managing and troubleshooting Wireless networks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the network and telecom services.
• Mentor Network Engineers and Administrators on technical skills, documentation, analysis and communication standards.
• Identify, communicate and resolve issues using proven analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Skills

Networking design

Cisco routing

VoIP systems

Wireless networks

Wireshark

Python

Ansible

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Cisco routers & switches

Cisco firewalls

Palo Alto firewalls

Wireshark

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the IT Infrastructure Supervisor the Senior Network Engineer (SNE) ensures the stability, integrity and efficient operation of the network infrastructure and telecommunications services. Applies proven analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify, communicate and resolve issues. Mentors and guides Network Engineers and Network Administrators regarding technical skills, documentation, analysis and communication standards to achieve a uniform response.

POSITION

Position is hybrid, working 1 day remote per week. Must reside local to MO/KS.

EXPERIENCE

Five years experience designing, configuring and troubleshooting enterprise network systems. Five years experience managing Cisco routers, switches and managing Cisco Collaboration and VoIP systems. Four years experience managing Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, as well as managing and troubleshooting Wireless networks.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Packet capture analysis and troubleshooting with Wireshark. Network Automation with scripting languages or automation frameworks - Python, Ansible.

LICENSE/CERT

Required: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Preferred: ASE (Architecture Systems Engineer ), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), HP AIS (Accredited Integration Specialist)

EDUCATION

Preferred: Bachelors - Information Technology