Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer. Responsibilities:

• Manage network equipment including Routers, Citrix NetScaler/Application Deliver Controller (ADC), Cisco/Brocade switches, firewalls, and associated peripherals
• Configure routers, switches, and firewalls following the client's direction according to CBC/DAC network topology and allowing specific ports and protocols
• Provide network administration support in the areas of design, installation, configuration, monitoring and testing of network architectures to manage and maintain an unclassified and classified network infrastructure utilizing state-of the- art and cutting-edge technology
• Implement, administer, maintain, and configure the client network to monitor, detect, and respond to threats on the network
• Provide immediate briefings to the client of any immediate/emergency threats to the network
• Plan and implement future network upgrades as directed by the client
• Research solutions for new equipment, software, performance improvements, and network configuration/management to support all client networking requirements
• Ensure that all equipment is based on current industry standards including any new or emerging technologies
• Keep up-to-date records and documentation of network topology and equipment configurations to support network status reports, network troubleshooting, and network logging
  
  

Requirements

• BA or BS Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of overall applicable experience highly preferred
• Minimum requirement is HS Diploma with 12+ years of overall applicable experience
• IAT-II DoDI 8570.01-M Baseline Certification - CompTIA Security +CE
• Experience configuring routers, firewalls, and switches
• Experience managing network equipment including Routers, Citrix NetScaler/Application Deliver Controller (ADC), Cisco/Brocade switches, firewalls, and associated peripherals
• Experience designing, installing, configuring, monitoring, and testing unclassified and classified network architectures
• Experience researching solutions for new network equipment, software, configurations, and management
  
  

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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