Network Engineer 1
About The Position
This is a contract position based in Leawood, KS, focusing on supporting large-scale wireless AP installations and firewall refreshes across multiple locations. The role involves reviewing survey information, configuring network devices (Meraki dashboard, switches, FortiGate firewalls), coordinating hardware logistics, tracking deployment progress, and troubleshooting network issues. The position also requires maintaining documentation, managing workstreams, and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. This is an intermediate-level role ideal for an early-career networking professional looking to grow.
Requirements
- cisco meraki
- fortigate firewalls
- switches
- wireless network
- tcp ip
- firewall
- ccna
- routing
- vlan
- fortinet NSE 4
Nice To Haves
- Early-career networking professional looking to grow into a Network Engineer role
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and documentation skills
- Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with coordination/logistics tasks
- Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating across teams
- Eager to learn and expand technical skillset in networking and infrastructure
- Certifications such as Network+, Security+, CCNA (or higher), or Fortinet NSE4+
- Experience working with Meraki or similar cloud-managed networking platforms
- Familiarity with physical cabling standards and troubleshooting
- Exposure to infrastructure deployments or multi-site rollouts
Responsibilities
- Support large-scale wireless AP installation across 75+ locations
- Review survey information to generate site specific SOWs
- Build and configure locations within the Meraki dashboard
- Assist with basic switch configurations and network setup tasks
- Coordinate hardware shipment logistics (packing, labeling, tracking, receiving)
- Track deployment progress and maintain accurate records of site completion
- Partner with project managers and internal teams to meet deployment timelines
- Escalate complex technical issues to senior network engineers
- Support the firewall refresh deployment at 100 locations
- Configure FortiGate firewalls utilizing existing processes and scripts
- Assist in confirmation tasks related to the installation of new firewalls
- Assist in troubleshooting network issues, identifying root causes, and escalating when needed
- Maintain detailed documentation of network environments and deployment activities
- Track weekly progress metrics
- Manage multiple workstreams across multiple deployments
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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