Senior Network Engineer / Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Supervisor in Tampa, FL.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Management:
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network engineers, including performance evaluations, career development, and training
* Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment
* Develop and implement team goals, metrics, and performance standards
* Collaborates with operational Directors and Chief's to establish prioritization of production issues
* Performs and supervises the recruitment, development, and retention of Network Engineering staff in accordance with personnel policies and budgetary objectives
* Provides day-to-day supervision, conducts and reviews performance evaluations, and delegates work assignments for Network Engineering personnel
* Supervises the ordering, acquisition, inventorying, and disposition of hardware and software
* Performs other duties as necessary

Network Design & Implementation:
* Oversee the design, configuration, and deployment of network solutions including routers, switches, Wi-Fi Access Points, load balancers, and VPNs
* Ensure network architecture meets business needs and scalability requirements
* Manage network upgrades, expansions, and migrations with minimal disruption to operations
* Assesses new networking technologies and the feasibility of system enhancements to determine potential value or impact to current systems

Network Operations & Maintenance:
* Monitor and maintain network performance, reliability, and security
* Develop and enforce network policies, procedures, and best practices
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and outages

Strategic Planning & Project Management:
* Collaborate with IT leadership to develop network strategies aligned with organizational objectives
* Manage network-related projects from inception through completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field
* Cisco CCNP or higher certification is required, and a degree is preferred but will consider candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted below; Certification is optional if a candidate with previous experience demonstrates that they are capable of the certification at the hiring team's discretion
* 7+ years of experience in network engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role
* Proven experience with network design, implementation, and management in complex environments

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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