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# Network Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Capstone LLC
- **Location:** Springfield, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, System Configuration, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Configuration and Change Management, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open Source Technology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Cisco
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5961487051

## About the Role

* Deep understanding of all levels of OSI model
 * Configuration experience with multiple vendors of equipment - routers / switches / WAPs / etc.
 * Familiarity with configuring routing protocols on large networks (BGP/OSPF)
 * Understand best practices for building secure networks
 * Large scale network configuration utilizing tools like PacketFence or Aruba ClearPass
 * Extensive troubleshooting; able to identify MTU issues, BGP route issues on multi-homed network, etc.
 * Ability to mentor other network engineers
 * Ability to clearly explain issues to non or less technical individuals
 * Experience utilizing open source tools to create scripts to validate performance
 * Use of packet capture tools, and ability to interpret results
 * Scripting experience (Python/Bash)

Useful Certifications (while not required, may indicate experience / abilities):

 * Cisco CCIE
 * Red Hat RHCE

## Description

* Maintaining and resolving any network issues escalated to this position
 * Identify opportunities for improved monitoring to make sure recurring issues have metric coverage
 * Work with other teams to continually improve performance of store networks / wan links to stores
 * Work with own team and be a mentor for less senior positions
 * Taking ownership of issues and driving towards resolution of known issues
 * Recognize trends, and propose solutions to improve performance and security
 * Help manage and establish best practices for configurations across switches, routers, and other network equipment
 * Assist with improving monitoring of WAN links and individual LANs to reflect real life experiences
 * Use available tools and create scripts / tools to validate network performance from network edges
 * Have an insatiable curiosity about issues, identifying root causes, and developing ways to either automatically resolve issues, or expose them so action can be taken