Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Palo Alto, CA.Summary:The client is currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our data center team. This role will provide network design, implementation, and operational support for the company's datacenters.Responsibilities:
Senior Network Engineer will help design and build new datacenters
Work closely with other team members; Help on maintaining and growing existing datacenter networks
Work with the company's key application teams to support their growth
Provide high availability & reliability to network
Develop automation methods to rapidly deploy, configure and update network equipment
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will assist with network troubleshooting
Requirements gathering, analyze, and propose solution to networking needs
Monitor, analyze, and report metrics of network services
Conduct product POC evaluation
Document network knowledge base and operational -Run-Book-
5 years of experience in mid/large-scale global enterprise networking infrastructure
Extensive experience in IP networking, L2/L3 network protocols (spanning-tree, OSPF, BGP), TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, end to end QOS, RDMA, InfiniBand, VLAN, VRRP, LACP, MC-LAG, EVPN with VXLAN, ACL and infrastructure cabling
Strong Experience with Arista switches; Experience with Juniper, PAN and SONiC is additional
Good cabling & optics knowledge
Experience with various tools such as Protocol Analyzer, SNMP, flow, IPAM, RADIUS, Splunk, network taps, and load/stress testing
Experience with developing scripts to automate infrastructure deployment and collect metrics
Basic experience with DevOps tools and technologies
CCNP, JNCIP preferred
Desired Skills/Experience:
Excellent organizational skills and solid team player
Solid analytical skills to troubleshoot high level, complex technical problems
Excellent verbal and written communication
Maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity
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.Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:70.00Maximum Compensation:79.00
