RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Tampa, FL that is seeking a Level II Network Engineer. This role is 95% remote.
Summary:
The client needs a Level II Network Engineer who can be proactive in their discovery of networking new buildings across their campus. This role will communicate across teams and provide robust and future scaling solutions, and put together network plans, eager to take the initiative. The candidate will sit between the Director of Network, and the Level I Network Engineers.
Since the client is rapidly expanding, if this candidate has any experience working with construction vendors, cabling teams, etc., to help architect and provide input on construction drawings, that would be a huge win. The team currently looks to spec out multiple ISPs for sites, address conduit questions to make sure there are diverse path's and, also need to spec out hardware for the MDF's and IDF's in the buildings.
REQUIREMENTS:
Data Center Networking:
* Spine Leaf/Super Spine Leaf experience
* Experience with Multimode fiber, single mode, MPO cables, etc.
* Routing: OSPF; BGP
* Switching
* Cisco Based: Dell Switches; Mellanox; Juniper
* Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
* Zero Touch Provisioning
Campus Networking:
* Switching
* Routing
* Familiarity with Switch Chassis, supervisors, VSS, etc.
* Wireless Networking: Best Practices in large environments; Familiarity with network assessments; Familiarity with wireless site surveys; Familiarity with best practices of wireless access point placement
Other Experience:
* Any sort of experience with setting up mobile units would be good
* Deep experience with troubleshooting network issues
* Cisco ISE
* Cisco DNA Center
* SolarWinds
* Root Cause Analysis
* TACACS
* CCNA - preferred
* CCIE - even better
Soft Skills:
* Solution-focused
* Knows how perform discovery and build relationships across the team
* Takes the Initiative
* Vendor Management
* Standing up new building networks
* Communicating skills; Frequent communication with leadership and team to ensure everyone is on the same page
Nice to Have:
* Juniper
* Arista - a plus
* Disaster Recovery: Aruba ClearPass; Palo Alto Firewalls
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.