Infrastructure Engineer

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Vital Core Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Infrastructure Engineer at our Corporate Office in Topeka, Kansas!

Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS) has improved and advanced the field of correctional healthcare. We’ve gathered the industry’s brightest leaders to help us redefine the way correctional healthcare is delivered. We hire experienced and committed healthcare professionals, then use our knowledge and experience to educate our staff and focus on continuous learning. We care about our employees and one of the ways that is reflected is within our robust benefits package that exceeds industry standards.

• Holiday Pay:
  New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

The Network Engineer is responsible for the hands-on design, implementation, operation, and support of the organization’s network infrastructure. This role provides day-to-day technical ownership of LAN, WAN, wireless, firewall, and network security systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. The Network Engineer serves as a senior technical resource, troubleshooting complex issues and supporting infrastructure initiatives across the organization.

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems
• Implement and support LAN, WAN, VPN, and Internet connectivity
• Configure routing, switching, VLANs, and network segmentation
• Support hybrid and cloud connectivity (e.g., Azure, VPNs, Express Route or equivalent)
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents and outages
• Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and patching of network devices
• Participate directly in incident response and root cause analysis
• Security & Compliance
• Implement and maintain firewall rules, network access controls, and security policies
• Support network security initiatives including segmentation, intrusion detection, and traffic monitoring
• Assist with security audits, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements
  
  Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and technical documentation
• Develop and follow network standards, procedures, and best practices
• Assist with planning and execution of network refresh and modernization efforts
• Work closely with systems, cloud, and application teams to support infrastructure needs
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for network-related issues
• Assist with vendor coordination and technical evaluations

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered)
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience supporting enterprise network environments
• Demonstrated experience with routing, switching, and firewall technologies
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols
• Experience with enterprise network hardware and firewalls
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Understanding of network security principles and best practices

• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Network+, or equivalent
• Experience supporting cloud or hybrid networking environments
• Experience in enterprise or public-sector IT environments

• Full‑Time
• Primarily office or remote work
• On‑call or after‑hours support may be required for critical incidents or maintenance

Vital Core Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.