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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Engineer for our clients Global Infrastructure team in Palo Alto, CA.
Summary:
The Network Engineer will create plans to integrate business systems and workflows in support of business strategy. They will provide engineering consultation to programs, projects, and initiatives. As a Network Engineer, you will be working in a large-scale networking environment under minimal supervision performing tasks per predefined documented procedures.
Key Tasks:
Inspect LAN /WAN/ Load balancers/Wi-Fi/Firewall infrastructure and fix minor or major problems/bugs
Network Engineer establishes networking environment by crafting network configuration, advising and executing global network infrastructure, defining, detailing, and enforcing standards
Ensures assigned network engineering project are delivered on time, on budget against agreed scope
Responsible for end-to-end quality delivery of assigned network project ensuring adherence to Network engineering standard and the subsequent handover to Operation team
You will have the responsibility for providing subject matter expertise to various projects as needed; To do so, you should be able to integrate well within the Operations, Engineering and Architecture teams helping set direction and manage day-to-day execution
As a Network Engineer, you will produce method of procedures that demonstrate understanding of changes proposed and how the change will be executed with minimal service impact; Provide LAN /WAN/Load Balancers/ Wi-Fi/Firewall engineering support for all company sites and DC; Assisting with EOL/ EOS network devices in the network and proposing appropriate replacement devices with the current standards
Interfacing with customers to assist in resolving customer issues, communicate resolution status, and deliver high quality solutions
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in configuring and troubleshooting VRRP, IRF (Intelligent Resilient Framework) and VRF deployments
LAN Switching: VTP v2/v3, Port-channels, Spanning-tree, Ability to decode tcp dump/Wireshark logs, review and identify issues
Network Security: Should have a good knowledge of IPSec, NAT, Port Security, etc.
Miscellaneous Network Services: HSRP, VRRP, IP SLA and Object tracking, QoS, DHCP, DNS, Thorough understanding of Subnetting, Vlan, VTP.802.1q, STP
Skillsets required to demonstrate an expert understanding of Wi-Fi technologies, deployment, and troubleshooting
Advanced design knowledge of IP based networking architecture
In depth knowledge and experience on Cisco/HPE/Juniper/Arista devices and to include core IP routing (OSPF, BGP etc.), switching and QoS experience; Proven experience in working on large scale project
Experience in working with complex enterprise environments, including the following topologies and protocols such as STP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, GRE, IPsec
Integration with cloud services (AWS and Azure)
Software Defined Networking strategies, technologies, and implementations
Network Functions Virtualization strategies, technologies, and implementations
Background with project management in complex enterprise network environments
Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in the organization, develop procedural documentation, develop, and conduct effective presentations, and effectively demonstrate products and solutions
Ability to work effectively with Vendors and partners
Should be flexible with working hours as per Business need
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.
