Job Information
TEKsystems Network/system Engineer II in McPherson, Kansas
Top Skills' Details
1) 2+ years experience with network engineering for Cisco infrastructure
2) Experience with firewall administration (Palo alto preferred - open to other platforms)
3) Experience with VOIP Adminsitration (Avaya preferred - open to other platforms)
Nice to have:
General Infrastructure administration experience (Windows server, VMware, AD, citrix, etc.)
Description
Location- Onsite at the McPherson KS refinery Mon- Fri. please add candidate location at top of resume
Contract- Willing to extend or convert in future. Candidates must be open to converting full time long-term
Soft-Skills
Team leadership
Ability to work in a group and solo
able to manage a project from start to finish
strong drive to learn and grow
Our client has an exciting opportunity in our Information Technology group. We are looking for a Systems Engineer to assist in the oversight of existing server and network infrastructure at our McPherson, KS facility. You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, be detail oriented and have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
· Perform routine and complex engineering, support, and administration of client services and infrastructure.
· Monitor, log, track and resolve hardware, software and infrastructure deficiencies and note weaknesses or tendencies toward failure within the full range of system lifecycle -- build, service provisioning, operations and decommissioning.
· Analyze and consult with the business, recommended solutions and effort/cost estimate guidance for the purchase, installation and support of infrastructure components.
· Prepare detailed specifications and end to end Visio designs for implementation and support solutions.
· Aid in network planning, engineering, architecture and the development of technical standards and technical strategy.
· Develop and implement project plans for network technologies and systems.
· Establish repeatable processes/ templates to drive operational efficiency with continuous feedback/improvement of network, operational support, and IT services for site customers.
· Follow established client policies for vulnerability and patch management to ensure a reliable and secure infrastructure platform
· Support and optimize local site SAN storage and virtualization environments.
· Create and implement roadmaps for the refresh of the Windows Server environment.
· Conduct root cause analysis of server and network device service-related incidents.
· Train and provide technical support to new and existing customers of systems/services and peer support teams/resources.
· Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
· Work non-traditional work hours and occasional off hours to control interruptions to production processing and business impact.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
· Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent years of training, work experience and education)
· 2+ years of experience as a network engineer to include:
o Managing and supporting LAN architecture
o Designing and implementing LAN solutions
o Knowledge of industry protocols (i.e. TCP/IP, MPLS, VLANs)
o Knowledge of storage array administration
o Windows Server administration (build, maintain, troubleshoot, optimize)
o VMWare system management (build, maintain, troubleshoot, optimize)
Additional Qualifications
· ITIL Certification
· Cisco certification: CCNA, CCNP
· BGP, SNMP, Sys logging, SSH
· Firewalls (Palo Alto)
· Understanding of monitoring, packet capture, analysis and ISP provisioning
· Understanding of Cisco wireless implementation and configuration
· Understanding of ISCSI
Physical Requirements
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
· Work in manufacturing environment wearing appropriate PPE
Skills
networking, firewall, voip
Top Skills Details
networking,firewall,voip
Additional Skills & Qualifications
N/A
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $58.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in McPherson,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2025.
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.