Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a short-term contract, likely to be May through June and will be located in Park Ridge, Illinois (IL).

This is a hybrid opportunity - 75% remote, 25% onsite. Responsibilities :

• Implement and direct maintenance of complex multi-vendored environment local and wide area network infrastructure
• Determines standards for implementation and configuration of software, hardware and system capabilities
• Perform all the functions of the Network Engineer
• Coordinates and implements moderate to high risk network changes (switches, routers, and systems hardware) independently to mission critical functional areas while following established designs and configurations already developed
• Provides input into the development of documentation of configuration and network changes made
• Integrates components (includes servers, switches, routers, physical cabling, etc.) supplied by multiple vendors into a single unified network
• Resolves Tier 2 localized high impact network problems; Escalates complex network connectivity issues to vendors or Tier 3 as required
• Acts as technical project leader for medium to large size technical projects backbone upgrades, firmware upgrades, etc.)
• Participates and is accountable to ensure the design, documentation, analysis, testing, and integration of network systems (hardware, tools, operating systems) meet the specific system functional specifications that are required to meet the business need
• Participate in on call rotation

Requirements

Education Required :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in infrastructure / network environments performing network engineering (hardware and software) and designing, planning, and implementing LANs WANs and wireless using the latest technology
• Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the network infrastructure for which they provide administration and develops a working understanding of the inter-relationships between applications and network impact
• Understanding of distributed systems architecture and comprehensive knowledge of multiple technical disciplines and excellent technical knowledge and aptitude in the area of networks, network topologies, applicable software, and troubleshooting techniques
• Knowledge / skills in LAN / WAN and desktop skills, such as OS / applications : Novell NetWare, AIX, Citrix
• Knowledge / skills in Client / server : NT Server, NetWare, Unix, Internet, Network hardware - routers, switches, CSU / DSU's, protocol analyzers
• Knowledge of network protocols, routing protocols, wireless security protocols, frame relay and broadband
• Knowledge of networking monitoring / configuration tools
• Strong ability to work independently

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.

Last updated : 2024-05-21