Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Network Architecture & Design:

• Design, develop, and evolve network architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, VPN, etc.);

• Define and enforce network standards, topologies, and protocols;

• Integrate security best practices (segmentation, access control, compliance);

• Ensure scalability, high availability, and resilience of infrastructure;

• Maintain consistency with enterprise architecture and overall IT strategy.

• Operations & Support (RUN):

• Maintain network and security infrastructures in operational condition;

• Manage Level-2/3 incidents and escalations in coordination with the NOC and vendors (carriers, integrators);

• Perform routine operations (VLAN creation, traffic flow configuration, equipment setup);

• Lead post-incident action plans and ensure service quality.

• Projects & Enhancements:

• Participate in the study, design, and implementation of new network projects;

• Provide technical expertise during integration and deployment phases;

• Contribute to change management and technical documentation;

• Support business and IT teams in projects involving network components.

• Security & Compliance:

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure network architecture compliance;

• Integrate security solutions into designs (firewall, VPN, SWG, segmentation);

• Contribute to security incident response plans.

• Documentation & Governance:

• Maintain clear, up-to-date, and standardized network documentation;

• Define and promote network best practices within the organization.

• Technical Environment:

• Network & Security - Cisco (Switching, Routing, Wi-Fi, ISE), Fortinet (Firewall, FortiADC), Palo Alto, Aruba, Meraki;

• Cloud Security - Netskope (SWG);

• Communication - Cisco VoIP, Microsoft Teams;

• Protocols - TCP/IP, LAN, WLAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of networking and security protocols (TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, SD-WAN, etc.).
• Strong expertise with at least two of the following: Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Netskope equipment.
• Familiarity with enterprise Wi-Fi environments (Cisco, Aruba, Meraki).

Preferred

• CCNP, NSE, or equivalent certification.

This is a 4-month hybrid Contract opportunity with our Lenexa, KS client. Employee benefits include Medical/Dental Benefits, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k) (with immediately vested company match) available with TriCom during the contract period. H1-B Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. No third-parties, please.