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Senior Network Engineer

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Kforce Technology Staffing
  • On Site, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer.

Key Tasks:
* Evaluate, design and maintain the most highly technical and complex aspects of existing and proposed network solutions; This includes WAN, LAN, Security, Load Balancing, and Wi-Fi solutions
* Designs, oversee implementations, assist with trouble-shooting outages, maintain highly advanced network strategies to meet a broad spectrum of business requirements
* Maintain key Network devices on a day-to-day basis
* Partner with 3rd party teams and managed service providers
* Lead simple to complex projects start to finish with proper documentation (SOWs & As Builds, & Diagrams)
* Supports the user community via centralized ticket system, and assist in problem resolution
* Make recommendations of advanced solutions which include both hardware and software
* Prepare network designs, lead implementations, or perform modifications to complex network solutions
* Monitor operations of LAN, WAN, Load Balancing, VPN, Security, and Wi-Fi
* Monitors all aspects of projects and day-to-day operations as it relates to network services
* Design, implement, maintain, recommend, and support local and remote portions of our client's enterprise network
* Creates and maintains detailed project plans, scopes of work, network diagrams, and other technical documentation of the enterprise network
* Understanding and ongoing support of all LAN, WAN, VPN, WLS, IPT, Load Balancing, Security, content filtering, and DataCenter related operations
* Participate in an enterprise infrastructure On-call rotation
* Lead implementation efforts across the enterprise network
* Develops and recommends strategies for network growth, Wi-fi, Load Balancing, security, and other network enhancements by maximizing the functionality of routers, switches, Wireless, and firewalls
* Support the campus environments as required, remote site locations, and corporate Data Center Locations

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
* Certificates such as CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert), and/or other network-related industry certifications (i.e., Aruba, Checkpoint, F5) preferred but not required
* 5 or more years of previous network experience required
* Experience in large enterprise environments (300+ sites)
* Hands-on experience with networks including physical layer infrastructure, Cisco-based LAN, WAN, IPT, WLS, Firewall hardware (Cisco & Checkpoint), F5 Load Balancing, SNMP based software, and interconnecting devices
* Proven knowledge and practical application of network security across firewalls
* Working knowledge of VM Environments (VMware, Nutanix)
* TCP expert/Application performance expert
* F5 Load-balancers
* BlueCoat
* Checkpoint Firewalls
* Cisco TACACS
* Cisco ASA Firewalls with multiple contexts, and failover configurations
* Cisco Catalyst 6500s, 4500s, 9300s
* Cisco Nexus 9000/7000/5000/2000 products
* Cisco VSS/VPC
* Cisco and/or Aruba Wireless Controllers
* QoS; Voice and Video Environments
* Remote Cloud Services (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure)
* Sniffing and ability to read a trace
* Network Tools, Fluke, Infoblox, SolarWinds
* Network drawings & design documentation (Visio)
* Routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF)
* Switching and switching technologies (Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Stack technology, 802.1q, LACP/Ether channel, HSRP, VRF, VSS)
* Strong LAN, WAN, Security, Wireless, Load Balancing, and VPN troubleshooting capabilities
* Solid written and verbal communication
* Remote site performance investigation
* 24x7 on-call rotation based on the number of people on our team
* Ability to apply a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of technical concepts, practices, and procedures

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.

By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer.

Key Tasks:
* Evaluate, design and maintain the most highly technical and complex aspects of existing and proposed network solutions; This includes WAN, LAN, Security, Load Balancing, and Wi-Fi solutions
* Designs, oversee implementations, assist with trouble-shooting outages, maintain highly advanced network strategies to meet a broad spectrum of business requirements
* Maintain key Network devices on a day-to-day basis
* Partner with 3rd party teams and managed service providers
* Lead simple to complex projects start to finish with proper documentation (SOWs & As Builds, & Diagrams)
* Supports the user community via centralized ticket system, and assist in problem resolution
* Make recommendations of advanced solutions which include both hardware and software
* Prepare network designs, lead implementations, or perform modifications to complex network solutions
* Monitor operations of LAN, WAN, Load Balancing, VPN, Security, and Wi-Fi
* Monitors all aspects of projects and day-to-day operations as it relates to network services
* Design, implement, maintain, recommend, and support local and remote portions of our client's enterprise network
* Creates and maintains detailed project plans, scopes of work, network diagrams, and other technical documentation of the enterprise network
* Understanding and ongoing support of all LAN, WAN, VPN, WLS, IPT, Load Balancing, Security, content filtering, and DataCenter related operations
* Participate in an enterprise infrastructure On-call rotation
* Lead implementation efforts across the enterprise network
* Develops and recommends strategies for network growth, Wi-fi, Load Balancing, security, and other network enhancements by maximizing the functionality of routers, switches, Wireless, and firewalls
* Support the campus environments as required, remote site locations, and corporate Data Center Locations

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
* Certificates such as CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert), and/or other network-related industry certifications (i.e., Aruba, Checkpoint, F5) preferred but not required
* 5 or more years of previous network experience required
* Experience in large enterprise environments (300+ sites)
* Hands-on experience with networks including physical layer infrastructure, Cisco-based LAN, WAN, IPT, WLS, Firewall hardware (Cisco & Checkpoint), F5 Load Balancing, SNMP based software, and interconnecting devices
* Proven knowledge and practical application of network security across firewalls
* Working knowledge of VM Environments (VMware, Nutanix)
* TCP expert/Application performance expert
* F5 Load-balancers
* BlueCoat
* Checkpoint Firewalls
* Cisco TACACS
* Cisco ASA Firewalls with multiple contexts, and failover configurations
* Cisco Catalyst 6500s, 4500s, 9300s
* Cisco Nexus 9000/7000/5000/2000 products
* Cisco VSS/VPC
* Cisco and/or Aruba Wireless Controllers
* QoS; Voice and Video Environments
* Remote Cloud Services (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure)
* Sniffing and ability to read a trace
* Network Tools, Fluke, Infoblox, SolarWinds
* Network drawings & design documentation (Visio)
* Routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF)
* Switching and switching technologies (Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Stack technology, 802.1q, LACP/Ether channel, HSRP, VRF, VSS)
* Strong LAN, WAN, Security, Wireless, Load Balancing, and VPN troubleshooting capabilities
* Solid written and verbal communication
* Remote site performance investigation
* 24x7 on-call rotation based on the number of people on our team
* Ability to apply a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of technical concepts, practices, and procedures

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.

By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Report this job