Senior Network Engineer - Kforce Inc.
Boston, MA 02133
About the Job
- Senior Network Engineer will conduct short- and long-term planning to meet network requirements
- Analyzes network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors. Recommends network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance
- Designs, implements, and document network systems
- Configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, and firewalls
- Provides support for network connectivity or related network issues for the user community
- Troubleshoots diagnoses and resolves network problems; Researches, analyzes, and recommends the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify any network deficiencies or to enhance network performance
- Ensures planned testing activities are performed, and technical criteria are met
- Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business. Provides network planning recommendations to management
- Evaluates services provided by vendors and recommends changes
- Research emerging technologies, as requested
- As a Senior Network Engineer, you will arrange for equipment repair, upgrade, or replacement
- Communicates effectively with stakeholders, technical support, and project teams
- Assist with the design of complex Core and WAN networks, IP, and routing summarization, includes configuring routers and switches
- Review quotes from resellers, vendors in support of procurement and advise recommendations
Requirements:
- A BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Cisco Certifications: CCNP Enterprise required or different manufacture equivalent
- 10+ years of relevant IT work experience
- Experience with VOIP, like Avaya systems, Mitel systems and variety of Nortel systems
- Experience with branch routers and LAN switches
- Advanced knowledge of IOS, NX-OS, EXOS, JUNOS, EIGRP, BGP, GRE, OSPF, MPLS, Spanning-tree, VRRP, LAG, VLANS, SIP, H.323, PRI, SD-WAN, QoS, TCP/IP
- Knowledge of Enterprise system monitoring and management tools such as, Solarwinds Orion, NetCloud, ExtremeCloudIQ, Lansweeper, Wireshark, sflow, NMAP, SNMP and Syslog
- Knowledge of commercial enterprise-level tools and products to provide network services, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, TACACS+, VPN and NAC
- Knowledge of Cisco SRND/SAFE and industry best practices
- Familiarity with network, server, storage virtualization, i.e., MDS switching infrastructure, VSAN, VRF, VPN, and VMWare vSphere
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
- Must be proficient with latest versions MS Visio, MS Windows, and MS Office and/or O365
- Able to implement projects plans as assigned by the Manager, Network Engineering, deliver progress reports, identify, and communicate impediments, and provide clear and concise documentation on completion
- Ability to work in team environment as well as individual with minimal supervision
- Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects
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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