Network Engineer

Kforce Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage a multi-site enterprise network ensuring reliability, security, and performance across routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and cloud connectivity.

You will collaborate with infrastructure and application teams, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive standardization. The role requires 8+ years of hands-on networking experience; CCNP or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on enterprise networking experience with Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto NGFW, Infoblox DDI, Cisco ASA, Catalyst/Nexus.
• 5+ years of Network Engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with cloud networking in Azure and/or OCI.
• Strong knowledge of BGP/OSPF/EIGRP, MPLS, VPNs, VLANs, Subnetting, QoS, NetFlow.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and document network infrastructure projects.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide Tier 3 support.
• Define and maintain network standards and best practices.
• Manage network configuration backups and version control.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements.
• Partner with infrastructure and application teams on enterprise initiatives.
• Work with vendors, service providers, and third-party partners.
• Support mergers and acquisitions network integration efforts.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity.
• Support routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and cloud connectivity environments.

Skills

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

MPLS/VPN/Ethernet

VLANs/Trunking/Subnetting

NetFlow/Monitoring

Network Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Palo Alto NGFW

Infoblox DDI

Cisco ASA

Catalyst/Nexus Switching

SD-WAN & SASE

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Engineer in Irving, TX. Summary: We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a growing enterprise IT team. This is a direct hire opportunity supporting a complex, multi-site network environment. The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise networking solutions while ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability. Responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and document network infrastructure projects
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide Tier 3 support
• Define and maintain network standards and best practices
• Manage network configuration backups and version control
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements
• Partner with infrastructure and application teams on enterprise initiatives
• Work with vendors, service providers, and third-party partners
• Support mergers and acquisitions network integration efforts
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity
• Support routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and cloud connectivity environments

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with: Cisco Meraki Switching and Wireless; Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW); Infoblox DDI; Cisco ASA; Cisco Catalyst/Nexus Switching; SD-WAN and SASE technologies
• 5+ years of Network Engineering experience in an enterprise environment
• Experience supporting highly available global network environments
• Experience with cloud networking in Azure and/or OCI
• Strong understanding of: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP; MPLS, VPN, Ethernet; VLANs, Trunking, Subnetting; IDS/IPS and Network Security; QoS and Voice Networking; Network Monitoring and NetFlow
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship management skills
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent certification preferred

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.

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.