Senior Network Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Kforce has a client in need of a Senior Network Engineer in Andover, MA.
• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure across corporate, data center, warehouse, distribution, and retail environments
• Support wired and wireless networks, data center connectivity, telecom services, and network infrastructure across multiple locations
• Lead network implementation efforts for new sites, including LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi connectivity
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and resolve complex network performance, connectivity, and availability issues
• Configure and support Aruba networking technologies within a large enterprise environment
• Collaborate with security teams on firewall and network security requirements, including Palo Alto technologies
• Partner with telecom providers, technology vendors, infrastructure teams, and field support resources on network projects and issue resolution
• Assist with network architecture improvements, upgrades, capacity planning, and new technology initiatives
• Support continued expansion of cloud connectivity and infrastructure as the environment evolves
• Identify opportunities to improve network resiliency, automation, monitoring, and operational efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS

• Network or security certifications are preferred
• 5+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience
• Strong experience with Aruba networking technologies is required
• Broad knowledge of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, routing, switching, data center networking, and telecom technologies
• Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting networks across multi-site environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise wireless networking and connectivity
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls or related network security technologies preferred
• Experience supporting network infrastructure for new facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, or similar large-scale environments is a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure or cloud networking concepts preferred
• Exposure to network automation using Python, REST APIs, or similar technologies is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and vendor management skills