Overview
On Site
$30 - $60 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Marketing Intelligence
MI
Engineering Design
Wireless Communication
Collaboration
Leadership
Roadmaps
Access Control
Network
Incident Management
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Documentation
System Documentation
Project Management
Management
IT Infrastructure
Network Engineering
System Administration
Juniper
Computer Networking
Wireless Networking
Palo Alto
Firewall Administration
Network Security
Firewall
Virtual Private Network
Endpoint Protection
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Virtualization
VMware
Hyper-V
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer in Kalamazoo, MI. This is a unique opportunity for a mid- to senior-level engineer with deep technical expertise-particularly in Juniper, Ruckus, and Palo Alto technologies.
Duties:
* Hands-On Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain networking, server, and security systems-primarily working with Juniper networking gear, Ruckus wireless infrastructure, and Palo Alto firewalls
* Infrastructure Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to define infrastructure roadmaps and support business growth and resilience goals
* Security Oversight: Own and maintain core infrastructure security practices, including firewalls, access controls, network segmentation, and endpoint protection
* Monitoring and Incident Response: Oversee monitoring tools, respond to incidents, and lead root cause analysis efforts to drive continuous improvement
* Documentation & Standards: Ensure system documentation is up to date and that best practices and policies are enforced across the infrastructure footprint
* Vendor & Project Management: Manage relationships with key technology vendors, and lead or contribute to infrastructure-related projects
REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, network engineering, or systems administration
* Strong working knowledge of Juniper networking equipment, Ruckus wireless networks, and Palo Alto firewall management and configuration
* Solid understanding of network security principles, firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection
* Proficiency with Windows and/or Linux server environments, virtualization (e.g., VMware or Hyper-V), and monitoring tools
* Well-rounded/personable - from a smaller environment
* Local to Kalamazoo, MI
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.
Kforce has a client that is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer in Kalamazoo, MI. This is a unique opportunity for a mid- to senior-level engineer with deep technical expertise-particularly in Juniper, Ruckus, and Palo Alto technologies.
Duties:
* Hands-On Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain networking, server, and security systems-primarily working with Juniper networking gear, Ruckus wireless infrastructure, and Palo Alto firewalls
* Infrastructure Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to define infrastructure roadmaps and support business growth and resilience goals
* Security Oversight: Own and maintain core infrastructure security practices, including firewalls, access controls, network segmentation, and endpoint protection
* Monitoring and Incident Response: Oversee monitoring tools, respond to incidents, and lead root cause analysis efforts to drive continuous improvement
* Documentation & Standards: Ensure system documentation is up to date and that best practices and policies are enforced across the infrastructure footprint
* Vendor & Project Management: Manage relationships with key technology vendors, and lead or contribute to infrastructure-related projects
REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, network engineering, or systems administration
* Strong working knowledge of Juniper networking equipment, Ruckus wireless networks, and Palo Alto firewall management and configuration
* Solid understanding of network security principles, firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection
* Proficiency with Windows and/or Linux server environments, virtualization (e.g., VMware or Hyper-V), and monitoring tools
* Well-rounded/personable - from a smaller environment
* Local to Kalamazoo, MI
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.
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