Network Engineer

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America’s largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Network Engineer.

This position will provide experienced level implementation and support for the enterprise network infrastructure. This position is fully in office 5 days a week in Leawood, KS.

• Coordinate the security and management functions associated with Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN).
• Coordinate the setup and configurations of network devices.
• Recommend strategies for defining, deploying, and maintaining the company network infrastructure, connectivity, and hardware.
• Provide Level-2 support of existing network infrastructure daily operations, acting as primary or escalation contact as appropriate.
• Ensure best practices, standards and guidelines are applied in designing and implementing solutions, establishing priorities, and resolving issues.
• Support and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team.
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
• Recommends and maintains Service Level Agreements for network infrastructure.
• Coordinate backup systems and processes in place to preserve vital services and configuration data.
• Recommend software licensing, subscriptions and maintenance relating to network infrastructure.
• Recommends new technologies and trends to present recommendations to the management team as related to the network infrastructure.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Proficient with Cisco network hardware and operating system(s). Cisco CCNA preferred.
• Prefer BS or BA Business Administration or Management Information Systems or related field.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11).
• Ability to manage large and complex projects and issues.
• Advanced skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Must be a collaborative team player that possesses a positive and productive attitude towards the responsibilities of the job.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%.
• Must be willing to participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off program
• 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• On the Job Training

MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Ozark Kenworth started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. Opening for business without a Parts or Service department and only three employees in a temporary facility. From there, the company grew and expanded. MHC is now a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company which offers a complete array of finance and insurance services.

We believe in fostering an environment that helps employees realize their full potential – a place where you can grow as a person and a professional.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled