Senior Network Engineer
Kforce Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Commerce, CA.Summary:The Senior Network Engineer role will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining complex network infrastructures in support of needs, ensuring a reliable network environment. The position will require interdepartmental skills, working daily with other teams across other departments. Specialization in Routing, Switching, Security, Wireless Technologies, Cloud, LAN/WAN infrastructures and automation tools is required. This role will require abilities to contribute architectural designs and knowledge of networking best practices and compliance policies.Key Tasks:

• Take ownership of assigned projects/tasks and deliver results in timely manner
• Support of the design, development, and management of network and monitoring systems for new and existing environments
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company's security team
• Implement and support IPsec VPN, MPLS Networks and Network security systems including Intrusion protection and packet inspection systems
• Configuring and supporting routing solutions utilizing OSPF, EIGRP and BGP
• Design and implement process improvements
• Utilize Project management software to plan and track progress
• Provide status updates to management and stakeholders regarding issues and progress
• Obtain quotes and place orders with third party vendors where required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or technical discipline required or current college coursework resulting in a degree
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or higher certification required
• Minimum of 7 years of working experience in a network engineer capacity required
• Experience required with firewalls such as Cisco ASA/FTDs, Palo Alto, Checkpoint or Fortinet Experience with routers and switches such as Cisco, HP or Juniper
• Experience required with wireless technologies such as Cisco Wireless, Aruba or Ruckus
• Extensive knowledge of network security architecture components (e.g. Firewalls, VPNs, ACL, IDS/IPS)
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco networking, Cloud knowledge and experience with Azure (Preferred), AWS or GCP
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Core Routing and Switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Experience supporting solutions with high availability, cloud environments, and real time monitoring
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP and network security (QoS a plus), proficient use of packet analyzers, network assessment tools
• Must be able to lead projects and deliver results
• Ability to share and communicate ideas and processes in verbal and written form in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to troubleshoot complicated issues, think outside the box, get-help when needed and work with other engineer to deliver results in a timely manner
• Cisco Identity Services Engine experience preferred
• SD-WAN experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 10 pounds), bend, etc., hand and wrist dexterity to utilize computer
• May require travel to sites/program and special functions

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance:

• Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning
• May have some exposure to outside environments while traveling

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