Compass Health Network - Jefferson City, MO
posted 4 months ago
As a Network Engineer I at Compass Health Network, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and performance of the company's network environment across all locations. Your primary responsibilities will include researching, planning, developing, and configuring both new and existing projects and technologies to enhance the network infrastructure. You will be tasked with the continual maintenance of network hardware and software, ensuring that best practices for configuration and security are followed. Communication with the Senior Network Engineer regarding any issues or projects requiring network downtime will be essential. Additionally, you will provide monitoring and reporting for all aspects of the network infrastructure and performance, ensuring optimal functionality and support for all Compass Health locations. This position is full-time and benefit-eligible, with the flexibility to work from home; however, it is required that the employee resides in Missouri, preferably near Jefferson City or Columbia. You will manage the Compass Health network infrastructure, which includes routers, switches, firewalls, security appliances, and wireless hardware/software. Your role will also involve performing network design and capacity planning, conducting research on network products and services, and interacting with vendors to secure necessary network resources. You will develop and implement policies and procedures for network resource administration and disaster recovery, practice network asset management, and administer end-user accounts and permissions. Monitoring network performance and recommending improvements will also be part of your responsibilities, along with providing guidance to junior team members and performing other duties as assigned.