Overview
On Site
$60 - $65 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Strategic Planning
Optimization
Wireless Communication
Emerging Technologies
Capacity Management
Documentation
Performance Monitoring
Information Security
Firewall
Payment Card Industry
Regulatory Compliance
Forecasting
Patch Management
Network Administration
Telecommunications
Asset Management
Service Desk
Inventory Control
Cisco Certifications
Network
Network Operations
Network Design
Optical Fiber
Distribution
Routers
DHCP
QoS
Risk Assessment
Contingency Plan
Lifecycle Management
OSI Model
Management
Switches
Aruba
Enterprise Networks
Computer Hardware
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Mentorship
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Ocoee, FL that is seeking a Network Engineer responsible for strategic planning, design, and optimization on network infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
* Develops cutting-edge network solutions using current and emerging technologies, including copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure.
* Translates business needs into effective network architecture, recommending hardware, software, and design strategies
* Ensures compliance by reviewing documentation and collaborating with other teams
* Manages configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, and wireless access points
* Evaluates and recommends new products while staying updated on emerging technologies
* Proactively monitors network performance, conducts capacity planning, and offers improvement suggestions
* Create, update, and maintain documentation
* Network performance monitoring and troubleshooting
* Assumes Project Leader role for enterprise-wide initiatives
* Strategize Infrastructure equipment replacement, adhering to security standards and ensuring timely system updates
* Collaborate with the Information Security Teams on firewall rules and Payment Card Industry compliance
* Plan, implement, and forecast various network systems of moderate complexity, managing resource requirements effectively
* Document technology solutions, network configurations, and insights from monitoring and management tools
* Active participation in team projects, meetings, and assignments
* Mentor junior staff on patch management, network management, fault identification, and data/telecom access
* Ensure accurate incident tracking and asset management through service desk ticketing and department inventory control systems
* Travel to remote locations to provide support, as needed
* Participate in after-hours (evening & weekend) on-call rotation and escalation
* Perform additional duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or Technical Institute degree/certificate in Information Systems or related fields or equivalent work experience
* Hold Cisco certifications in Network Professional, Design Professional, Security Professional, and Voice Professional domains
* At least 7 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments in network operations, support, maintenance, and administration
* At least 3 years if enterprise networking experience
* Possess expertise in end-to-end network infrastructure, including DMARC to workstations, fiber distribution, routers, switches, DHCP, and topology, ensuring excellent Quality of Service (QoS)
* Extensive experience with HPE/Aruba Switching products, including capacity and risk assessment, contingency planning, and lifecycle management
* Effectively configure and manage network switch equipment with attention to protocol compatibility, system tuning, and performance enhancement
* Must know the OSI model and how it pertains to the flow of data throughout the environment
* Proficiently configure and manage network switch equipment, ensuring protocol compatibility, system tuning, and enhancement recommendations
* Experience with HPE/Aruba networking equipment is highly desired
* Deep understanding of networking design and implementation
* Proficiency with enterprise networking hardware
* Cloud networking experience
* Strong analytical and problem-solving experience
* Effective communication, collaboration and mentorship
* Proficient in troubleshooting and devising resolution protocols
* Travel required
* Ability to lift 50 pounds when necessary
* Able to report to work in office 5 days a week
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 in Ocoee, FL that is seeking a Network Engineer responsible for strategic planning, design, and optimization on network infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
* Develops cutting-edge network solutions using current and emerging technologies, including copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure.
* Translates business needs into effective network architecture, recommending hardware, software, and design strategies
* Ensures compliance by reviewing documentation and collaborating with other teams
* Manages configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, and wireless access points
* Evaluates and recommends new products while staying updated on emerging technologies
* Proactively monitors network performance, conducts capacity planning, and offers improvement suggestions
* Create, update, and maintain documentation
* Network performance monitoring and troubleshooting
* Assumes Project Leader role for enterprise-wide initiatives
* Strategize Infrastructure equipment replacement, adhering to security standards and ensuring timely system updates
* Collaborate with the Information Security Teams on firewall rules and Payment Card Industry compliance
* Plan, implement, and forecast various network systems of moderate complexity, managing resource requirements effectively
* Document technology solutions, network configurations, and insights from monitoring and management tools
* Active participation in team projects, meetings, and assignments
* Mentor junior staff on patch management, network management, fault identification, and data/telecom access
* Ensure accurate incident tracking and asset management through service desk ticketing and department inventory control systems
* Travel to remote locations to provide support, as needed
* Participate in after-hours (evening & weekend) on-call rotation and escalation
* Perform additional duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or Technical Institute degree/certificate in Information Systems or related fields or equivalent work experience
* Hold Cisco certifications in Network Professional, Design Professional, Security Professional, and Voice Professional domains
* At least 7 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments in network operations, support, maintenance, and administration
* At least 3 years if enterprise networking experience
* Possess expertise in end-to-end network infrastructure, including DMARC to workstations, fiber distribution, routers, switches, DHCP, and topology, ensuring excellent Quality of Service (QoS)
* Extensive experience with HPE/Aruba Switching products, including capacity and risk assessment, contingency planning, and lifecycle management
* Effectively configure and manage network switch equipment with attention to protocol compatibility, system tuning, and performance enhancement
* Must know the OSI model and how it pertains to the flow of data throughout the environment
* Proficiently configure and manage network switch equipment, ensuring protocol compatibility, system tuning, and enhancement recommendations
* Experience with HPE/Aruba networking equipment is highly desired
* Deep understanding of networking design and implementation
* Proficiency with enterprise networking hardware
* Cloud networking experience
* Strong analytical and problem-solving experience
* Effective communication, collaboration and mentorship
* Proficient in troubleshooting and devising resolution protocols
* Travel required
* Ability to lift 50 pounds when necessary
* Able to report to work in office 5 days a week
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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