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Network Engineer

Kforce Inc.
  • Rensselaer, NY
  • $65–$80
7 days ago

Job Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Engineer for a long-term contract position in the Albany - Rensselaer, NY area 5 days a week onsite. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a high-visibility Operational Technology (OT) Segmentation Project within a complex manufacturing environment. This role will focus on enhancing network security, segmentation, and firewall policy management while partnering with enterprise and site IT teams. Duties Include:
  • Lead OT network segmentation initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment
  • Design, implement, and support secure network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and firewall technologies
  • Develop and manage Palo Alto firewall security policies
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams to deliver scalable, secure network solutions
  • Maintain network documentation and support compliance requirements

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of network engineering experience
  • Strong expertise in OT network segmentation, Palo Alto firewalls, and network security
  • Experience with the Purdue Model ISA-95 framework
  • Hands-on knowledge of routing, switching, SD-WAN, Cisco technologies, and network security solutions
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, laboratory, or industrial environments 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

LocationRensselaer, NY
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$65–$80
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

  • Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Firewallsunmatched
  • ISA Standardsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
  • Network Routingunmatched
  • Network Securityunmatched
  • Network Supportunmatched
  • Network Switchingunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
  • Wireless Communicationsunmatched

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