Senior Network Engineer

Kforce Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Boston, MA. The role involves creating documentation, planning network installations, and troubleshooting network issues. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in network engineering and leadership capabilities. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical and 401(k).

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 8 years of network engineering experience required.
• 5 years in a senior capacity leading complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Create and update documentation for network architecture.
• Plan, design, and implement network installations.
• Engage in troubleshooting of network infrastructure.

Skills

Network Engineering

Troubleshooting

Capacity Planning

Technical Leadership

Security Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Network Monitoring Tools

Cisco

Citrix NetScaler

AWS

Job description

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Base pay range

$61.00/hr - $67.00/hr

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Boston, MA. Responsibilities:

• Senior Network Engineer will create and update all documentation as it pertains to the current network architecture and new installations
• Plan, design, and implement future installations of network equipment and capacity planning
• Engage in high-level analysis and troubleshooting of network infrastructure
• Work independently with approved vendors and other agencies to resolve network related issues
• Perform capacity planning analysis throughout the design and on the existing network to ensure there is sufficient network throughput
• Perform all work in a cooperative and professional manner
• Provide technical expertise, direction, and leadership to other team members
• As a Senior Network Engineer, you will perform research and analysis on all requests for problem resolution
• Adhere to security standards and directives and ensures the network environments are compliant with these directives
• Participate in audit compliance efforts
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required
• 8 years of network engineering related experience with in-depth exposure in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting
• 5 years of proven experience in a senior capacity with the ability to lead, coordinate, and oversee complex networking projects and bring them to completion
• Experience with Metro-Ethernet technologies
• Experience in Network monitoring and management tools
• Experience in VOIP and QoS
• Experience in Access Control Lists, Firewalls, Citrix NetScaler, VPN technologies, Wi-Fi technologies, Enterprise Wireless technologies, and other security technologies
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with routing protocols (e.g., EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and BGP) in a mixed environment
• Strong knowledge and understanding of network infrastructure components such as compute, storage, load balancing (Citrix NetScaler), cabling, administration, network management and monitoring
• Strong technical acumen with TCP/IP, VLANS, WANS, routing and switching (Cisco); Previous experience with one or more of the following firewalls: Checkpoint, Cisco, Juniper or Palo Alto
• Knowledge of AWS network architecture
• Knowledge of VLAN technology, VTP and STP protocols
• Demonstrate functional knowledge on how to connect public and private networks while not compromising network stability
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of cable standards, multi/single mode fiber, proprietary and standard serial communication protocols
• Demonstrates fundamental knowledge of PCI/PII requirements
• Knowledge of T1, T3, SONET, DWDM and OC technologies
• Extensive knowledge and experience in creating and updating Network Visio Diagrams
• Strong ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization
  
  

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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