Senior Network Engineer at Shook,Hardy & Bacon in Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Designs, configures, implements, troubleshoots, optimizes, and documents multi-vendor LAN/WAN topologies utilizing OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, SD-WAN, Software Defined Networking (NSX), microsegmentation and security (NSX, ISE, etc.), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN), routers (Cisco), switches (multi-vendor), wireless networks (Cisco WLCs), WAN optimization (Riverbed), Network Address Translation (NAT/PAT), Load Balancers (F5), Firewalls (Palo/Meraki/Cisco), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN).

Tests for known vulnerabilities. Designs and reviews data center, closet and floor diagrams. Determines cabling, power, UPS, and rack space requirements for new office builds and remodels. Works with vendors to order and provision telecom circuits.

Installs, configures, monitors, and maintains the network operating system and network devices.

Responsible for stability, availability, and reliability of equipment (routers, switches, network devices, etc.) under their control.

Ensures that all systems for which they are responsible operate at peak efficiency and meet established firm security guidelines.

Maintains applicable written procedures and documentation of network functions.

Provides after-hours support by being on call 24 hours a day periodically.

While on-call remains in a position to respond to calls, receive help calls, and to answer them quickly, thoroughly, and in a professional manner.

Coordinates scheduling of maintenance activities with Lead Engineer and other management.

Participates in testing of new hardware and software under guidance of Lead Engineer.

Recommends any improvements to equipment (routers, switches, network devices, etc.) to supervisor.

Participates in the firm's data disaster recovery program, which may require travel with minimal notice.

Performs audits on the network equipment with minimal notice.

Works, occasionally, at different shifts outside of stated regular office hours.

May be required to travel to firm office and/or trial site locations including international destinations (10-25% travel).

Attends training sessions concerning skill development; travels to these sessions as required.

May lead the work of junior level engineers.

Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop; seeks advice as needed.

Follows adequate safety procedures while carrying out all duties.

Requirements

Four years related experience; Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in computer science or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrates the ability to potentially supervise staff members, through organizational skills and interpersonal communications. Experience with packet capture and analysis (Wireshark, Fiddler, etc.), Mobile Device Management (Airwatch, InTune), Web Application Firewall, IPS/IDS, and Cisco Call Manager is preferred. The following certifications are preferred, but not required:

CCNA -- Cisco Certified Network Associate

CCNP -- Cisco Certified Network Professional

VCP6-NV -- VMware Certified Professional 6 -- Network Virtualization

VCIX-NV -- VMware Certified Implementation Expert -- Network Virtualization