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Network Engineer

Kforce Inc.
  • Suwanee, GA
  • $18–$20
6 days ago

Job Description

Kforce has a client in Suwanee, GA that is seeking a Network Engineer to support a large K-12 educational environment. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, junior IT professionals, or Help Desk/Desktop Support technicians looking to transition into a networking-focused career path. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, eager to learn, and interested in developing hands-on networking and infrastructure experience with mentorship from senior engineers. Responsibilities:
  • Travel to school sites to support network installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities
  • Work closely with school technology teams and end users to resolve networking and connectivity issues
  • Assist with network infrastructure support, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and related technologies
  • Participate in a structured onboarding and training program
  • Shadow senior network engineers and gradually take ownership of support activities
  • Provide exceptional customer service while interacting with school administrators, faculty, and technical staff
  • Document issues, updates, and resolutions as needed

Requirements:

  • 0-3 years of IT experience
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, switching, and routing
  • Experience in Help Desk, Desktop Support, Technical Support, or similar IT support roles is highly preferred
  • Interest in pursuing a career in networking or infrastructure
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a customer-facing environment
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between school sites
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, or a related field
  • CCNA certification or active pursuit of CCNA
  • Experience supporting users in educational, government, or other public sector environments
  • Experience with ticketing systems and technical troubleshooting
This role is well-suited for:
  • Entry level IT candidates seeking hands-on networking experience
  • Tier 1 or Tier 2 Help Desk professionals looking to advance into networking
  • Desktop Support or Technical Support specialists interested in infrastructure technologies
  • Individuals pursuing a long-term career path toward Network Engineering

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

LocationSuwanee, GA
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$18–$20
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

  • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associateunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Networksunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)unmatched
  • DNS (Domain Name System)unmatched
  • Desktop Administrationunmatched
  • Educational Administrationunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Help Deskunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
  • Network Configuration Managementunmatched
  • Network Routersunmatched
  • Network Supportunmatched
  • Network Switchingunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
  • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Wireless Communicationsunmatched

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