MRIGlobal · 1 hour ago
Network Engineer II
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $103K/yr
6+ years expMRIGlobal is an independent scientific research organization dedicated to benefiting society and fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. The Network Engineer II is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, security, and optimization of the organization’s network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance of network services while collaborating with various teams to support critical operations.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and cloud-connected environments
Lead network modernization initiatives and lifecycle management (refresh, upgrades, migrations)
Evaluate new networking technologies and recommend improvements aligned with organizational goals
Using tools to watch for bottlenecks or hardware failures before the rest of the office notices the "internet is slow."
Configuring firewalls, managing VPNs, and ensuring the network is shielded from external threats
Creating and testing backup plans to ensure resiliency
Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of network services
Troubleshoot complex network issues across routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless systems
Develop and maintain network monitoring, alerting, and performance baselines
Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation-level support
Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, segmentation, IDS/IPS, and secure remote access
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to support vulnerability management, patching, and incident response
Ensure network configurations comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
Create and maintain network diagrams, configurations, standards, and operating procedures
Establish and enforce best practices for network configuration and change management
Serve as a technical mentor to IT staff
Lead or contribute to cross-functional IT projects
Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Vendor management
Qualification
Required
BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
6+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environments
Strong hands-on experience with routing and switching (e.g., BGP, VLANs)
Experience with firewall platforms and network security technologies
Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Preferred
Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Network + or equivalent
Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience in regulated or high-availability environments
Automation or scripting experience
Benefits
Health and life insurance
Disability coverage
Gym reimbursement
Mental health support
Paid holidays
PTO
Comprehensive coverage for you and your family
Wellness benefits like virtual coaching
No-cost counseling
Onsite health screenings
Award-winning employer retirement matches
No-cost financial education benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible culture that encourages work-life integration
Tuition reimbursement option to pay for higher education
Company
MRIGlobal
MRIGlobal is an independent organization performing research for government & industry on contract basis.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Melissa Meyer, PACE
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