Network Engineer

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At a glance, WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ over 7,600 individuals and closed nearly $13 Billion in revenue. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to announce that it has been named on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For®" list for the tenth consecutive year!

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Job Summary:

WWT is currently seeking a Network Engineer to join the IT Network Services team. As a valued member of the team, the engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining WWT's growing network infrastructure to meet business objectives. The position is located at WWT's headquarters in Saint Louis, MO.

Job Responsibilities:

Network Engineer responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Design, configure, install, test, and maintain mostly Cisco networking equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers and access points
• Configure and deploy wireless network by performing surveys to properly locate, install and balance the access points for optimal coverage
• Create and maintain documentation such as as-builts, network layouts, knowledge-based articles and other related documentation
• Generate network hardware and software list and follow the processes to procure the items
• Configure and maintain monitoring tools for proactive analysis and alerting of overall network health and performance including trend analysis.
• Troubleshoot network performance issues including working with various vendors, carriers and end users
• Perform network operability and performance testing to eliminate problems and optimize the network pro-actively
• Develop and maintain automation processes that support the network infrastructure using Python, Ansible or similar programming languages
• Assist in creating and maintaining disaster recovery plans
• Configure and maintain security related configuration such as firewall NATs, and access-control lists including DMVPN, IPSec VPN and remote access VPN
• Review latest network hardware and software and provide recommendation for upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment
• Perform scheduled maintenance on the network infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and training to other teams as needed
• Communicate work related tasks verbally and in written communication
• Think creatively and identify new ways to solve problems

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must demonstrate the qualifications listed below:

• Two years of college or equivalent post-high school education or experience
• Minimum 2 years network administration experience
• Familiarity with the network administration principles, methods, and techniques including network hardware, software and other relevant equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Statistics or Engineering
• Minimum 3 years network administration experience
• DEVNET Associate certification
• Previous experience in maintaining networking components in a data center and remote site environments

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a commitment at WWT -- it is the foundation of what we do. Through diverse networks and pipelines, we have a clear vision: to create a Great Place to Work for All. We believe inclusion includes U. Be who U are at WWT!

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Differently abled

WWT has a vaccine requirement for all of its U.S. workforce. All new hires must be fully vaccinated before starting at WWT. Appropriate religious and medical accommodations will be made and can be discussed in the pre-hire process.