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TEKsystems Senior Network Engineer- URGENT NEED in Overland Park, Kansas
Description:
The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of our enterprise network solutions, with a strong emphasis on Cisco technologies, SD-WAN, Palo Alto, Meraki, Zscaler, and Zero Trust security frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure solutions using Cisco, SD-WAN, Palo Alto, Meraki, Zscaler, and Zero Trust technologies.
Develop and implement network security strategies, including firewalls, VPNs, and secure access solutions, to protect against internal and external threats.
Configure and maintain network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance and availability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure network solutions.
Perform network capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.
Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and policies.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve the network infrastructure.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers and other IT staff.
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to network incidents as needed.
Skills:
Network engineering, CCIE, CCNP, Cisco switches, Zscaler, Paloalto, Meraki, Zero Trust, Switches, Bgp, SDWAN
Top Skills Details:
Network engineering,CCIE,CCNP,Cisco switches,Zscaler,Paloalto,Meraki,Zero Trust,Switches,Bgp,SDWAN
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Preferred Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in network engineering and administration.
Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies (CCNP or higher certification preferred).
Extensive experience with SD-WAN solutions.
Strong proficiency in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls.
Experience with Meraki cloud-managed networking solutions.
Proficiency in implementing and managing Zscaler security solutions.
Deep understanding of Zero Trust security principles and frameworks.
Proven track record of designing and implementing complex network solutions.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plus.
Experience Level:
Expert Level
o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
§ Medical, dental & vision
§ Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
§ 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
§ Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
§ Short and long-term disability
§ Health Spending Account (HSA)
§ Transportation benefits
§ Employee Assistance Program
§ Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.