CCNP Network Engineer

Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced CCNP Network Engineer in support of our enterprise compute customer based in Round Rock, TX. Responsibilities: CCNP Level:

• Design, configure, and maintain Wireless Access Points and Wireless Controllers
• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies
• Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Manage and optimize network performance, availability, and security across data center and campus environments
• Automate routine network operations using scripting and orchestration tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network integration and deployment efforts
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of network engineering experience
• Strong expertise in: Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannel, and routing protocols such as OSPF/BGP); Network design and troubleshooting in enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools, such as: Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting/automation frameworks; REST APIs and network programmability concepts
• Deep experience with software architecture, API contract design, and data schema rules
• Experience breaking down complex applications into multi-agent systems (e.g., Coordinator, Implementor, and Verifier tasks)
• Familiarity with major networking platforms (e.g., Dell, Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security fundamentals
• Proficiency in automated verification criteria and mapping code back to core specs during pull requests
• Ability to write precise, unambiguous text instructions (PRDs) that Large Language Models (LLMs) can parse without "vibe coding"