Network Engineer

Netsmart Technologies - Overland Park, KS

Full-time

Overland Park, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Netsmart is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join our team, responsible for the setup and configuration of complex network environments. This role involves establishing and maintaining a robust networking environment by implementing system configurations, directing system installations, and defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards. The ideal candidate will maximize network performance through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting network problems and outages, and planning, documenting, and scheduling upgrades and changes to the network infrastructure. Collaboration with network architects on network optimization, design, and implementation is also a key aspect of this position. The Network Engineer will maintain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the Internet and its workings, including security protocols, IP routing, and VPNs. Additionally, the role requires maintaining multi-site network operations and conducting regular maintenance with both private and public facilities. A strong understanding of network security protocols is essential, as the engineer will be expected to make security-focused improvements efficiently and effectively. This position is critical to ensuring that Netsmart's technology solutions are delivered effectively to our clients in the post-acute and human services sectors. The successful candidate will be part of a vision-driven team that is passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes. Netsmart is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates, celebrating diversity, and providing equal employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Setup and configuration of complex network environments
• Establish and maintain networking environment by implementing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards
• Maximize network performance through proactive monitoring; troubleshooting network problems and outages; plan, document, and schedule upgrades and changes to network infrastructure; collaborates with network architects on network optimization, design, and implementation
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (Security, IP Routing, VPN, etc.)
• Maintain multi-site network operations and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities
• Understand network security protocols and make security-focused improvements efficiently and effectively

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• Experience in designing, managing and/or assessing complex IT infrastructure
• Knowledge of infrastructure, including firewalls, load balancing and networks

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Data Center network design and support
• Current network certifications such as CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTIA Network+ Certification, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Core Infrastructure, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Routing and Switching or Cisco Certified Network Professional Level (CCNP) - Routing and Switching

Benefits

• Equal employment and advancement opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion programs
• Health and safety workplace initiatives
• Drug-free workplace policy
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening