Senior Network Engineer

Netsmart Technologies - Overland Park, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

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 executing and maintaining the networking environment by designing 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. In addition, the Network Engineer will assist in the design of IP address schemes, Subnetting, and Ether-Channel (Bonding). The role requires maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems, and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities. A thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings, including Security, IP Routing, and VPN, is essential. The candidate will also evaluate the security of network designs and make improvement recommendations to enhance overall network security and efficiency. This position is critical to ensuring that Netsmart's technology solutions are robust and reliable, enabling our clients to better serve the individuals and patients in their care. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment for all associates, and we celebrate diversity in our workplace. All employment decisions at Netsmart are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education, and experience, without discrimination based on any protected status.

Responsibilities

• Setup and configuration of complex network environments
• Execute and maintain networking environment by designing 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
• Assist in the design of IP address schemes, Subnetting, Ether-Channel (Bonding), etc.
• Maintain multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (Security, IP Routing, VPN, etc.)
• Evaluate the security of a network design and make improvement recommendations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• At least 2 years of experience in complex network environment support
• At least 1 year of experience designing, managing and/or assessing complex IT infrastructures
• Expertise in infrastructure, including firewalls, load balancing and networks
• Excellent operational and delivery skills
• Ability to 'think big' and challenge conventional wisdom

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with systems equipment such as Palo Alto, Cisco, F5
• 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
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening
• Accessibility assistance for candidates with disabilities