Senior Network Engineer

Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Greenwood Village, CO. Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across on-premise data centers, branch locations, and hybrid cloud environments
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot routing and switching technologies to ensure network stability, performance, and scalability across multi-site environments
• Deploy, administer, and support Palo Alto firewalls, including policy management, NAT, VPN configuration, threat prevention, URL filtering, and security rule optimization
• Manage and maintain network security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation controls, and secure remote access solutions
• Support network segmentation and isolation strategies to protect sensitive data, critical systems, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Implement and support secure connectivity between on-premise infrastructure, cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, and remote users
• Configure and maintain load-balancing solutions to support high availability, efficient traffic distribution, and optimal application performance
• Support the deployment and operational management of technologies such as SD-WAN, SDN, and other modern networking solutions to improve agility and efficiency
• Create and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, standard operating procedures, and implementation plans
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud engineering, systems, and application teams to ensure network solutions meet technical, business, and security requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of progressive experience in network engineering supporting enterprise-level network environments
• Strong hands-on experience with routing and switching technologies and configurations in enterprise environments (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, or similar platforms)
• Proven experience managing and troubleshooting Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT, VPNs, and advanced threat prevention features
• Experience supporting secure networking solutions across both on-premise and cloud environments, including AWS and Azure
• Hands-on experience with network automation using scripting languages such as Python and automation tools/frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, or REST APIs
• Experience with load balancing, high availability design, and performance optimization
• Experience with network monitoring, capacity planning, performance analysis, and root cause troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation, and secure access controls
• Familiarity with SDN, SD-WAN, and modern network design principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or similar are highly desirable