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Network Engineer

Kforce Inc.
  • Irving, TX
  • $100,000–$120,000
2 days ago

Job Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Engineer in Irving, TX. Summary: We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a growing enterprise IT team. This is a direct hire opportunity supporting a complex, multi-site network environment. The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise networking solutions while ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability. Responsibilities include:
  • Design, implement, and document network infrastructure projects
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide Tier 3 support
  • Define and maintain network standards and best practices
  • Manage network configuration backups and version control
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements
  • Partner with infrastructure and application teams on enterprise initiatives
  • Work with vendors, service providers, and third-party partners
  • Support mergers and acquisitions network integration efforts
  • Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity
  • Support routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and cloud connectivity environments

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with: Cisco Meraki Switching and Wireless; Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW); Infoblox DDI; Cisco ASA; Cisco Catalyst/Nexus Switching; SD-WAN and SASE technologies
  • 5+ years of Network Engineering experience in an enterprise environment
  • Experience supporting highly available global network environments
  • Experience with cloud networking in Azure and/or OCI
  • Strong understanding of: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP; MPLS, VPN, Ethernet; VLANs, Trunking, Subnetting; IDS/IPS and Network Security; QoS and Voice Networking; Network Monitoring and NetFlow
  • Strong communication, organizational, and relationship management skills
  • Cisco CCNP or equivalent certification preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationIrving, TX
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$100,000–$120,000
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1962
Websitehttp://www.kforce.com/

About Company

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

Skills

  • Acquisition Integrationunmatched
  • Alliance/Partner Marketingunmatched
  • BGPunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professionalunmatched
  • Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance)unmatched
  • Cisco Catalyst Switchesunmatched
  • Cisco Nexus Switchesunmatched
  • Cisco Switchesunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP)unmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Ethernetunmatched
  • Firewallsunmatched
  • High Availabilityunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Intrusion Detection Systemsunmatched
  • Intrusion Prevention Systemsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching)unmatched
  • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
  • Netflowunmatched
  • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
  • Network Configuration Managementunmatched
  • Network Integrationunmatched
  • Network Monitoringunmatched
  • Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
  • Network Routingunmatched
  • Network Securityunmatched
  • Network Switchingunmatched
  • Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF)unmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
  • Relationship Managementunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
  • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
  • Subnettingunmatched
  • Telephonyunmatched
  • VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)unmatched
  • VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
  • Wireless Communicationsunmatched

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