Network Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Manhattan, NY that is seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer to execute a strategic vision for delivering value add customized Operational Support Services to their customers and constituents. This is an onsite position supporting diverse networking technologies across a fast paced and constantly evolving organization. This is a challenging role with the expectation for the highest level of service delivery. The Network Engineer will fulfill a critical role on our team and interact with and support senior network engineers. Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain positive, constructive partnering relationships with the client community
• Responsible for maintaining various network projects with our client base
• Interact with all levels of clients supporting all aspects of infrastructure technology in their environment
• Participate in afterhours maintenance windows
• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule
• Stay current with latest trends in technology and the management and integration of those technologies
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 3 years of experience in supporting a complex network environment
• 3 years of core networking experience focused on routing and switching
• Managed Services experience preferred
• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-motivated and customer focused mindset essential
• Highly organized with concentrated attention to detail preferred
• Proven track record working in a team environment and independently
• Ability to manage a number of simultaneous activities while demonstrating accountability
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills with quick adaptation to change
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills - personable, effective communication style required with presentation experience
• High emotional intelligence required for internal/external relationship development and management
• Good understanding of load balancing technologies
• Ability to provide tiers 1 and 2 support of networking technologies such DHCP/DNS, and firewalls
  
  

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.