Field Network Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Field Network Engineer in Atlanta, GA.

Summary:
Our Senior Network Field and VoIP Supervisor/Lead Engineer will work with customers to evaluate, plan, install, configure, and coordinate voice and data network product and service implementations. Services include WAN/WLAN, Firewalls, VPNs, Load Balancers, VOIP, Call Center Phone Systems, Transport, Unified Messaging/Communications, Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN), etc. Our hardware and software platforms include Cisco, Meraki, Juniper, Ciena, Avaya, Nextiva, etc. Expertise in one or more of these technologies is required.

Duties:
* Standardize network closets and VoIP services at each practice
* Installs, configures and maintains network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP
* Significant cross-technical experience with both voice and data technologies
* Maintains current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices of industry to offer the best solutions and protection of systems
* Creates firewall rules and updates firmware to keep data and communications protected
* Monitors computer systems to improve network performance for all systems
* Troubleshoots, resolves, and communicates networking issues to other employees and management
* Follows proper change management principles and controls per company standards

REQUIREMENTS:
* AA degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject
* CCNA required
* CCNP is valued
* Any VoIP Platform Certification is valued
* 3-5 years working as an IT Network Engineer or Administrator in an enterprise setting
* Exposure to both voice and data technologies
* Knowledge of various IT service management frameworks is beneficial (ITIL and ITSM); This position requires "24x7" availability for escalated incidents and planned network maintenance
* Experience working with multiple network technologies such as Meraki, Extreme Networks, and Cisco
* Ability to configure SD-WAN, VPN, and other technologies to connect the field network to the data center securely
* Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to effectively communicate to technical and non-technical audiences
* Ability to capture and document information on knowledge repositories
* Ability to deal with the ambiguity associated with working in a fast-paced and changing environment
* Strong analytical and organizational skills
* Knowledge of healthcare information technology

Working conditions/physical demands:
* We operate in 10 states and have two data centers; The candidate must be willing to travel; Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
* Office Environment - in the office five days a week for the first three months
* After the first three months, remote work potential one day per week
* Ability to lift 25 pounds

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.