RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is looking for a Network Engineer in McLean, VA.Responsibilities:- Mentor Junior Engineers
- Perform a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, troubleshooting and training tasks to ensure the LAN and WAN network performance meets company and user satisfaction
- Network Engineer will create and maintain complete technical documentation
- Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability through automation
- Responsible for watching and responding to corresponding alerts both visual and digital in a timely fashion and engaging additional resources as necessary to resolve any corresponding issues
- Maintain multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems, and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities
- Manage assigned delivery services in accordance with established objectives and run books
- Help create automation solutions to work with existing and new network technologies such as switches, routers, and firewalls
- Configure and troubleshoot cloud network environments in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Respond to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and outside vendors, etc. to provide technical assistance and support
- As a Network Engineer, you will document issues and incidents for later use in a KB
- Manage and maintain the infrastructure tool sets, including standard alerting, monitoring, and management tools
- Provide mentoring leadership to other colleagues and peers as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required (Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree)
- Experience with automating network tasks preferred
- Experience with network diagramming, diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (SolarWinds, Aruba Central, Palo Alto Panorama, Lucid chart)
- Experience with wireless technologies (Aruba wireless, Aruba ClearPass preferred)
- Experience with SDWAN (Cloudgenix/Palo Alto preferred)
- Cloud network understanding and experience (AWS, Azure and Google Cloud preferred)
- Solid understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS)
- Strong understanding of network fundamentals including OSI knowledge and routing and switching
- Understand Agile principles including but not limited to Kanban, Sprints, Daily Standup
- Familiarity with access control models and network security
- Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (Python, JSON)
- Sharp troubleshooting skills
- Commitment to quality, care for detail and solution oriented, hands-on attitude and willingness to learn, collaborative, team focus and great communication skills
- Ability to utilize generative AI and ML tools and technologies
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; Balance and complete projects on time
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
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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