Network Engineer (Greater Des Moines Area)

We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, discover and analyze client needs, effectively and efficiently implementing them onto our proprietary platform. Under limited supervision the candidate must be able to successfully provide administration and support for network systems (routers, switches, load balancers, web proxies, network access controls and wireless control systems). The best candidates will have the ability to jump in and help. This is a unique opportunity to contribute extensively to the success of a rapidly growing technology company.

The Gig:

• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining,

documenting, and enforcing system standards

• BS in Computer Science, MIS, or related degree with 7+ years of professional experience as a Network Engineer in an enterprise setting

• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages;

scheduling upgrades; collaborating with IT teams on network optimization

• Design and implementation of new solutions and improving resilience of the current environment

• Undertaking root cause analysis investigations in local and wide area environments, using information from

multiple sources, to ensure the availability of the network

• Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information and managing projects

What you need to make the cut:

• Experience with:

• Dynamic routing required

• BGP, EIGRP, OSPF

• F5 - APM, LTM, GTM (strategic planning and implementation)

• Firewall configuration and implementation

• QOS / voice quality experience preferred

• Wireless

• Installation / configuration experience preferred

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge at a CCNP level or above

• Knowledge of SAN environments, to include design, management and maintenance of HA solutions

in an enterprise data center

• Experience with monitoring and alerting solutions, maintaining VOIP phone systems and data center migrations are all a plus

• Highly motivated, Innovative, self-directed thinker with an eagerness to stay up-to-date with current trends and a desire to impress

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment

The pay range for this position is 87K to 110K per year (pay to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data).

This role is eligible to participate in the annual bonus incentive plan.