Network Engineer :: St. Louis, MO (Remote but local preferred)

Location: St. Louis, MO (Remote but local preferred). Reports to: Infrastructure Architect / Project Lead.

About the role

Defines network standards and validates vendor-delivered network builds across acquired office locations, ensuring each site is configured to the program's connectivity and security baseline.

Responsibilities

• Define site network standards (VLAN, SSID, firewall baseline, subnetting) for each integration
• Translate site requirements into scope for network vendor delivery and circuit provisioning
• Track circuit orders and network build schedules against go-live dates
• Perform acceptance testing and validation of vendor-delivered network builds
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues during cutover and hypercare
• Coordinate firewall rule changes and network security baseline alignment
• Maintain network documentation and site configuration records

Required Qualifications

• 7-9 years network engineering experience (LAN/WAN, firewalls, routing/switching)
• Working knowledge of SD-WAN, VPN, and multi-site network architectures
• Experience validating third-party network vendor deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA or equivalent certification
• Experience in M&A or site-integration network rollouts; familiarity with Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki, or Fortinet platforms