Network Engineer jobs in Springfield, MO

Network Engineer

Are you ready to design, optimize, and safeguard our network to ensure seamless connectivity and security? Join our team as a Network Engineer and embark on a journey where your expertise shapes the backbone of our digital infrastructure! In this role you will support the data communications infrastructure and connectivity requirements of the company's employees, agents, customers, and external business partners. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support the local area network (LAN), the wireless local area network (WLAN), the wide area network (WAN), the virtual private network (VPN), and more by designing, installing, and maintaining the hardware, software, and configuration.

What You'll Do

Install, configure & support Cisco switches, routers, wireless LAN controllers.
Utilize network management tools to monitor for network health and stability.
Develop and maintain current network documentation.
Utilize Cisco DNA Center, ISE, to manage access and campus environments.
Assist in configuration and troubleshooting of Firewalls, VPN, and cloud network technologies.

What You'll Need

Five or more years of networking support experience and no certification, or two or more years of network support experience with a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge of Cisco routing and switching technologies including routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, etc.)
Solid understanding of cabling types (fiber, transceivers) for connecting network devices.
Experience with load balancers, Infoblox, Meraki, MS Azure networking, a plus.
Ability to demonstrate a strong troubleshooting methodology.

American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization's values and cultural richness:Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork(FIRST) andAgility, Collaboration, and Engagement(ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.Weare dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.

American National's recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal . Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.