Senior Network Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Saint Louis, MO.

Summary:
The Senior Network Engineer reports to the Director of Information Security & Network Services and is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's global network infrastructure. This role ensures the availability, security, and performance of local and wide area networks that support students, faculty, and staff across a diverse and international campus footprint. The Senior Network Engineer leads complex technical initiatives, provides escalation support, and plays a key role in developing and documenting network standards, configurations, and operational procedures.

Network Infrastructure Implementation and Support:
* Install, configure, and support core network equipment including routers, switches, wireless LAN controllers, and DNS/DHCP servers
* Manage and maintain enterprise wireless infrastructure, ensuring reliable coverage, capacity, and performance across all campuses
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, including those escalated from Tier 2 support

Monitoring, Optimization, and Documentation:
* Continuously monitor network performance using network management systems and analytics tools; Proactively identify and remediate performance bottlenecks
* Design, maintain, and update network documentation, including system configuration guides and topology diagrams
* Standardize configuration templates and leverage automation to deploy and manage network resources more efficiently

Security and Compliance:
* Experience with next-generation firewall platforms (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet) in enterprise environments, including policy management, VPNs, and threat prevention
* Apply firmware updates, patches, hotfixes, and service packs in alignment with security policies and change control procedures

REQUIREMENTS:
* To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
* Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus

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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