Network Engineer en KP LLC

Description

KP LLC is more than just a company. We have stood the test of time for over 90 years by combining our traditional services with the latest online technology. We continue to build on this foundation, growing our team with the same core values that made us who we are. 

KP is looking for a Network Engineer to secure, configure and maintain network systems (data, voice, video and wireless) across the organization.  This position is in West Sacramento, California. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage new and existing equipment, as well as network hardware and software upgrades.
• Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot enterprise-class network equipment, LANs, WANs, VLANs, and wireless networks
• Create and maintain accurate documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, circuits, etc.
• Assess existing network infrastructure and recommend improvements to enhance performance and security.
• Assist in developing and implementing enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and procedures.
• Address technical debt to ensure robustness and efficiency.

Perform other duties as requested or assigned. 

Requirements

This position is hybrid/remote. The successful candidate must be able to commute to our facility in West Sacramento on a regular basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience, and Training (Knowledge):

• Bachelor’s Degree/Bachelor’s Seeking with Technical Competencies and 3 years of industry experience OR 9 years of industry experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree

Skills and abilities:

• Strong technical skills and understanding of routing and switching design principles, including best practices, and related technologies, including routers, switches, remote access, DNS, VLAN, QoS, SIP, MPLS, SD-WAN, and log management.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale enterprise networks, including DMZ design, network security/authentication, and diagnostics, for both on-prem and cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience managing Juniper switching and wireless.
• Proficiency in Azure networking services and architecture design
• Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative manner with others, i.e., establish rapport, interview/fact-find, define requirements, present options/recommend solutions, follow-up, and positive customer-focused behavior.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools 
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience creating and following change control processes; familiarity with ITIL.
• Experience in supporting infrastructure in regulated environments.

Certificates and Licenses: CCNP, JNCIP or similar