Senior Network Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is looking for a Senior Network Engineer local to Jacksonville, FL.

Overview:
The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for working across all levels of the business, with emphasis on providing expert network infrastructure support to IT management and users, with a focus on route/switch networking, and VPN. Google Cloud Platform and AWS cloud network responsibilities will be limited but expected to expand to include technical oversight of the cloud network.

Duties Include:
* Responsible for setting technical solutions for new products that use our network security infrastructure or connectivity models
* Define, measure, and analyze key metrics to assess overall effectiveness of LAN/WAN network performance, capacity, associated monitoring
* Manage network implementations, configuration, and routing changes, and vpn connectivity
* Adheres to and supports change, incident, and problem management ITIL processes
* Proactively identifies, recommends, and champions emerging technologies, monitoring solutions, and processes that will enhance the end user experience that can be supported by Technology
* Effectively communicate and interact with internal users, vendors, and customers
* Uses problem management techniques to solve difficult technical problems

Key responsibilities:
* Define network requirements, establish architecture, and detail designs and standards that meet business goals
* Effectively manage and support LAN/WAN network implementations and configurations, Routing, Switching, Firewalls, Wireless, Voice and Video solutions
* Provide leadership to manage the network infrastructure and related support organizations including MSPs, cloud providers, and communications vendors
* Perform root cause analysis and problem resolutions, provide recommendations, build consensus, and execute solutions

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related disciplines and 12 to 15 years of experience in related areas
* Expert knowledge of implementing enterprise level architecture with a focus on network design and implementation; AWS & Google Cloud Platform with a focus on Google Cloud Platform is a plus
* Should have some networking certifications including CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, etc.
* Expert knowledge of network infrastructures, networking protocols, standards and associated configurations, Palo alto and Cisco AS VPN access, Firewalls, Proxies and other security appliances and solutions
* Must be able to demonstrate thorough knowledge of Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, HSRP, GLBP, VSS, multi VRF, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, Windows/Linux/Kubernetes Networking
* Experience with deployment and management of Amazon Web Services (AWS) VPCs and Direct Connects & Google Cloud Platform VPCs at an Enterprise level
* Experience with high level programing languages such as Python or Java or familiarity with Infrastructure as code specifically Terraform
* Experience with using Ansible to automate network configuration standardization
* Understand the NOC role and functionality and the ability to manage day to day incidents and problem resolutions
* Experience in implementing proactive network management and monitoring solutions
* Strong knowledge of business environment, network and security infrastructures and supported services
* Strong problem management skills, including the ability to identify and assess the risks and determine the corrective actions
* Leadership ability to create vision, scope and plan future network and security infrastructure requirements
* Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
* Must be able to participate in a support rotation schedule including weekends to provide support across the company's suite of technologies and related infrastructures

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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