System Engineer (Senior)

Kforce Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior System Engineer to enhance and manage network infrastructure. This role involves supervising the design and implementation of network hardware, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring system integrity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network administration and virtualization technologies. Join this innovative team to make a significant impact on IT operations and contribute to the success of vital communication networks. This position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for driven professionals.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life/Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science required.
• Proficiency in network hardware and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and implement changes to network hardware and systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Provide technical support and training to IT staff.

Skills

Network Hardware Management

System Administration

Troubleshooting

Virtualization Technologies

TCP/IP Protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description: System Engineer (Senior) in McLean, VA

This role is offered by Kforce Inc. Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience. Please consult with your recruiter for more details.

Base Pay Range

$85.00/hr - $115.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, design, develop, and implement additions and changes to network hardware, infrastructure server environments, operating systems, and attached devices. This includes investigation, analysis, configuration, installation, and testing of new network hardware and software.
• Provide support in daily operations of network hardware and operating systems, including system utilization evaluation, response time monitoring, and operational problem resolution.
• Troubleshoot physical network issues, working with measurement hardware/software and verifying hardware devices at the logical level using communication protocols.
• Participate in planning, design, technical review, and implementation of new network infrastructure hardware and network operating systems for voice and data communication networks.
• Perform systems management and integration functions.
• Demonstrate proficiency with virtualization technologies and network administration.
• Maintain network infrastructure standards, including communication protocols such as TCP/IP.
• Provide technical consultation, training, and support to IT staff as required by the government.
• Diagnose and resolve complex communication issues.
• Manage system deployment, evaluation, testing, certification, patching, and address interoperability issues across all features, components, and application dependencies.
• Ensure systems are updated with approved patches, assist with certification and accreditation tasks, and create SOPs and quick reference guides for users.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.

The pay range reflects the lowest to highest compensation we believe we might pay at posting. Actual pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, and other factors. This range may be updated in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life/disability insurance. Salaried employees receive paid time off; hourly employees' paid time off eligibility depends on legal requirements. Hourly employees on certain projects may be eligible for sick leave.

Note: Compensation is only considered earned once paid. The company reserves the right to modify pay at its discretion.

This role is not eligible for bonuses, incentives, or commissions.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Contract
• Job Function: Information Technology

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