Network Planning Analyst jobs in Kansas

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Wachter, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Network Analyst to join our team in Lenexa, KS. This role is pivotal in supporting our mission to deliver state-of-the-art internal networking solutions, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of their network infrastructures. If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to drive innovation in network analysis and operations, we want to hear from you.

We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees. 

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits  
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance  
• Paid Vacation and Holidays  
• Teladoc & TriaHealth  
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience in network design, implementation, and analysis.
• Strong background in configuring and managing networking equipment, particularly Cisco, Juniper, and/or Palo Alto.
• Preferred Certifications: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), JNCIA (Juniper Networks Certified Associate), JNCIS (Juniper Networks Certified Specialist), PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer), or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, VLAN, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS).
• Skilled in network security practices and technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure projects.
• Perform network analysis, configuration, and troubleshooting to ensure network availability and performance standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, recommend, and implement network solutions that align with business objectives.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements to ensure high levels of security and efficiency.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network architecture, design decisions, and policies.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders on network-related issues.
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies and trends in network infrastructure.

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.