Network Engineer
Des Moines, IA - USA
Job Summary
Hiring:W2 Candidates Only
Visa:Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA
Key Responsibilities
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Design configure and maintain LAN WAN WLAN and VPN networks.
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Install and configure routers switches firewalls and load balancers.
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Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
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Implement network security measures including firewalls IDS/IPS and access controls.
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Perform network capacity planning and performance tuning.
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Maintain network documentation diagrams and configuration standards.
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Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
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Manage IP addressing schemes DNS DHCP and VLAN configurations.
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Coordinate with vendors and service providers for circuit provisioning and issue resolution.
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Provide Tier-2/Tier-3 network support and root cause analysis.
Required Skills
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Strong knowledge of TCP/IP routing and switching concepts.
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Hands-on experience with Cisco Juniper Fortinet or similar networking equipment.
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Experience configuring VLANs BGP OSPF EIGRP.
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Knowledge of firewall technologies and network security best practices.
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Experience with VPN technologies (IPSec SSL VPN).
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Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds Wireshark Nagios).
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Understanding of DNS DHCP and IP subnetting.
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Experience with Windows Server and/or Linux networking.
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Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with cloud networking (AWS Azure GCP).
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Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies.
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Experience with load balancers (F5 Citrix).
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Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible Python scripting).
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Industry certifications such as:
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CCNA / CCNP
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CompTIA Network
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Fortinet NSE
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