What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
The Network Engineer will work closely with the Network Operations manager to design, implement and maintain network infrastructure for the enterprise organization, including on-prem and cloud data centers. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable in networking concepts, and have experience configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting network devices.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support enterprise network infrastructure for 140 offices, hybrid data center (on-prem and Azure data center) environment
- Manage and troubleshoot Palo Alto Global Protect VPN and site-to-site VPN Connectivity via Palo Alto firewalls using Panorama
- Configure branch offices and remote users through Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud
- Manage the design and execution of networking projects. Including coordinating with stakeholders, project plan and dividing tasks among team members
- Provide day-to-day operational support for network devices such as switches, SDWAN, wireless, and VPN networks
- Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems
- Perform installation, maintenance and upgrade of LAN/WAN and WLAN infrastructure
- Work with vendors to resolve technical issues related to network hardware and software
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues related to network performance and connectivity
- Develop and maintain documentation related to network architecture, design, and maintenance
- Participate in network security assessments, testing, and compliance audits
- Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to the network infrastructure
- Provide regular metrics to NetOps team and other key stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field
- 4-6 years’ experience managing enterprise network
- Strong knowledge of leveraging firewall features like Global Protect, NAT policies, APP-ID and Security Profiles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Cisco Switch and Wireless experience
- Familiar with SDWAN architecture
- Familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, OSPF, and BGP
- Knowledge of network security principles and best practices
- Knowledge of Azure and or AWS network infrastructure
- Familiarity with network hardware and software from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto
- Understanding of IPsec tunnels
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP or PCNSA desired
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
