Cloud Network Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is looking for a strong cloud Cloud Network Engineer responsible for analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and repairing network infrastructure
and application components. The Cloud Network Engineer will perform a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation, and training tasks to ensure that the computer network performance meets company and user satisfaction. The Cloud Network Engineer will also provide direction, information, and is a leader on the network engineering team providing direction and guidance to other team members regarding deployment and architecture strategy as well as design considerations for network roll outs. This position will help guide the team to achieve simplified processes for complex network deployments.

Duties:
* Configure and setup Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Firewalls,Cloud Native Firewall Services, Meraki Switches, Aruba APs and Security appliances for access to vital business applications
* Design, setup and configure complex switching environments
* Design, setup and configure complex routing environments
* Design, setup and configure complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video Applications
* Assisting in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether Channel (Bonding), etc.
* Perform a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, troubleshooting and training tasks to ensure the LAN and WAN network performance meets company and user satisfaction
* Responsible for watching and responding to corresponding alerts both visual and digital in a timely fashion and engaging additional resources as necessary to resolve any corresponding issues
* Maintain multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities
* Manage assigned delivery services in accordance with established objectives and run books

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree
* Cisco CCNP/CCDP/CCIE Certified engineers preferred
* 5-7 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, architecture, support and design
* Experience with Cisco Routers & Switches, F5 LTM & APM, F5 iRules, Nexus 9K. 7K & 5K, Palo Alto FWs, Cisco ASR, IPS, ITIL v3, LucidChart process and foundation understanding
* Experience with WAN technologies
* Knowledge of Cloud connectivity and configuration (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
* Experience scripting and automating network changes. (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
* Understanding of Agile methodologies (SAFe, Kanban, Scrum, etc.)
* Knowledge of redundancy and high availability protocols such as VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, SLB, LACP, PAGP
* Advanced knowledge of network virtualization technologies including VRF, VLAN, VSS, Catalyst Switch Stacking
* Data Center and high availability design experience
* Advanced knowledge of Quality of Service
* Experience with VOIP components and converged networks
* Maintain a thorough understanding of Local Area Networking
* Experience with network security standards with a solid understanding of network based security protocols and methods (e.g. IPSec, SSL, TLS, ACLs)
* Advanced knowledge of load balancers, including migrations from one platform to another
* Experience using Solarwinds is a plus
* Excellent communication skills
* Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.)

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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