Network Engineer
Kforce Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Engineer in Ocoee, FL.Responsibilities:

• Network Engineer will plan, implement, and forecast copper and fiber network systems (including wireless) of moderate complexity, managing resource requirements effectively
• Mentor junior staff on patch management, network management, fault identification, and data/telecom access
• Active participation in team projects, meetings, and assignments
• Strategize Infrastructure equipment replacement, adhering to security standards and keeping systems updated
• Collaborate with the Information Security Team on firewall rules and compliance with Payment Card Industry standards
• Adhere to Departmental Procedures and Policies, including on-site travel for issue resolution and resource deployment
• Accurate tracking of incidents and IT equipment transfers/relocation through service desk ticketing systems
• Document technology solutions for addressing issues and streamlining processes
• As a Network Engineer, you will contribute to Property Management Reports (PMRs) creation and tracking
• Participate in after-hours (evening & weekend) on-call rotation
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Travel to remote locations to provide support, as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or Technical Institute degree/certificate in Information Systems or related fields; Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 7 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments in network operations, support, maintenance, and administration
• Extensive experience with enterprise switching products, including capacity and risk assessment, contingency planning, and lifecycle management
• Possess expertise in network configuration spanning DMARC to workstations, fiber distribution, routers, switches, DHCP, and topology to ensure excellent Quality of Service (QoS)
• Must know the OSI model and how it pertains to the flow of data throughout the environment
• Proficiently configure and manage network switch equipment, ensuring protocol compatibility, system tuning, and enhancement recommendations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds when necessary
• Other related networking certifications desired
• Experience with HPE/Aruba networking equipment is highly desired

Note:As a member of the technology team, they need the ability to be contacted to respond to requests/incidents. The vendor is required to provide the contractor with a smartphone with data service that complies with FDOT agency security requirements. Smartphones must be able to receive security updates from the manufacturer or carrier and maintained throughout the contractor's tenure at the agency. The contractor will utilize mobile applications such as Outlook, Teams & ServiceNow, which should also be kept up to date through the platform application store.

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