Network Engineer (On-site from Day One)

Join Our Team

Do you want to make an impact on the world around you? The work we do at Kyra Solutions directly impacts government entities and the citizens they serve. In Transportation, our solutions are designed to save lives on the roadways and in our Regulatory practice, we are designing solutions to make government digital for your accessibility. Kyra works hard to offer long-term growth potential, competitive wages, and continuous professional development for our employees.

If you are interested in furthering your career with Kyra and help us improve theway governments serve their citizens, please send your resume, and make sure to include salary expectation, availability, and contact information. You do not want to miss this opportunity!

Title

Network Engineer (On-site from Day One)

Required Skills and Experience

* At least 7 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments in network operations, support, maintenance, and administration.
* At least 3 years enterprise networking experience.
* 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.
* Create, update, and maintain documentation.
* Network performance monitoring and troubleshooting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Hold Cisco certifications in Network Professional, Design Professional, Security Professional, and Voice Professional domains.
* 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.
* 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.
* Ability to lift 50 pounds when necessary.

Primary Responsibilities

* Responsible for strategic planning, design, and optimization on network infrastructure.
* 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.
* Proficient in troubleshooting and devising resolution protocols.
* Assumes Project Leader role for enterprise-wide initiatives.
* Travel required.

Education

* Bachelor s Degree or Technical Institute Degree/Certificate in Information Systems or related fields. Or Equivalent work experience.

Location

Ocoee, FL

Duration

Long-Term

Why Kyra?

Founded in 1997, Kyra Solutions is a national leader of transportation technology and regulatory solutions in government. We specialize in the art and science of digital transformation in government. Our commitment to providing the highest level of service and tailored solutions has supported our consistent double-digit growth for over a decade. We are headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay area with other offices across Florida and an innovation center in Silicon Valley, CA.

Because of our dedication to our employees, we have won one of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida 2 years in a row by Florida Trend magazine. Kyra has won other numerous awards including the coveted INC magazine s one of America s Fastest Growing Companies several years in a row. Kyra s commitment to our employees, to best practices in project management and business analysis, and to solution development has led to our achievement in becoming the first Project Management Institute certified company in Florida. Our proven successful track record has resulted in several prestigious awards including the State of Florida's Diversity Business of the Year Award. We are proud to be a sponsor for the TaxWatch Productivity Awards and partner to Florida TaxWatch. for more information.

Background & References

Verifiable professional references will be required along with the resume; however, references will be checked/contacted after the interview and before the project starts. Level two background check will be done on the selected candidate for employment, criminal (State & Federal), education, and others as mandated by the client. Please make sure your resume and all other information provided are accurate. Any misrepresentation will mean permanent disqualification by the client. Equal employment opportunity employer.