Kforce has a client seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Responsibilities:
Senior Network Engineer will work with internal and external third parties (i.e., software and systems engineering teams to understand and implement technical requirements)
Document design, implementation, and final configuration findings for both new and existing techniques and equipment
Provide support for incidents and service requests
Escalate problems to vendors and/or senior management for resolution
Create and manage problem tickets with vendor
Contribute to strategic plans and reviews; Prepare and complete action plans; Design cost-effective networks which follow industry best practices
Develop network design and operational objectives by designing and engineering, evaluating, recommending, formulating, testing, and implementing plans for current and new technology
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will maintain a healthy network with monitoring and evaluating network availability, utilization, throughput, and latency to mitigate and prevent future issues
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of technical documentation
Provide on-call and critical incident response 24x7x365
Support occasional night and weekend activities
Participate in the on-call rotation
Travel up to 20%
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or 10+ years of experience
Must possess strong working knowledge and experience in design and implementation for data networking, routing, switching, subnetting and segmentation in a large, multi-site (100+) enterprise network with a keen focus on security, availability, resiliency, and performance
Aruba Wireless Hardware, Software Upgrades and Lifecycle Management is required; RF Planning (Aruba AirWatch); Wireless Configurations and Standards; Wireless documentation and diagraming skills
Wireless Authentication experience is required; Aruba ClearPass Configuration and Management; Client Certificates and 802.X protocols; Single SSID On Ramping experience
Cisco Webex Suite with Webex Calling, Messaging, Meetings, Control Hub
Hands-on knowledge for the following:
Cisco Routers-Switches
Palo Alto networks - physical and virtual (VMware, Azure, AWS)
Panorama advanced configuration (Multi VSYS, Multi-Layer, Device Group, Dynamic Objects/Tagging, IOT Device), IPSEC and Global Protect
VMware VeloCloud, NSX Network virtualization, AVI Load Balancers
Azure Cloud Networking
Network automation to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot network components (routers, switches, load balancers, VoIP gateways, Session Border Controllers)
Strong communication and organizational skills a must
Ability to triage technical issues and problems a must
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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