Kforce Inc
Overview
This range is provided by Kforce Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$65.00/hr - $68.00/hr Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer that designs, implements, and secures enterprise network infrastructure across corporate and remote sites. This role ensures high availability and performance of WAN, LAN, VPN, and firewall systems, with a focus on Fortinet security appliances. Strong troubleshooting, network optimization, and experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) are highly valued. Network Infrastructure Management Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise network systems (switches, routers, wireless, firewalls) Manage and optimize Fortinet FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer for traffic, security, and VPN connectivity Design and support secure, redundant LAN/WAN architectures across data centers, branches, and cloud Monitor and optimize network performance, capacity, and reliability Security & Compliance: Enforce network security policies and perform regular audits of firewall, VPN, and ACL configurations Respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities with IT and security teams Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOX) Support disaster recovery design and implementation System Integration & Virtualization: Support virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V) and configure VLANs, VMs, and virtual switches Integrate on-premises and cloud systems (Azure, AWS) Network Optimization & Troubleshooting: Conduct advanced diagnostics and root-cause analysis for network incidents Implement QoS, traffic shaping, and routing optimizations Maintain detailed network documentation and SOPs Project Leadership & Collaboration: Lead or support network infrastructure upgrades and deployments Mentor junior administrators and provide escalation support Collaborate across IT, security, and application teams to align network solutions with business goals Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience) 7+ years of experience in network administration within an enterprise environment Proven experience managing and configuring Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer experience preferred) Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and DNS/DHCP Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, or equivalent) Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to respond quickly to outages or performance degradation Excellent documentation and communication abilities Preferred Qualifications
Fortinet NSE 4-7 certifications (or equivalent network security certifications) Experience with SD-WAN, wireless controller systems, and cloud networking (Azure/AWS) Knowledge of scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, or Ansible) Experience with network segmentation and zero-trust security models Working Conditions
On-call rotation and occasional after-hours maintenance required Must be able to travel periodically to remote or regional sites as needed Notes on compensation and benefits
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. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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This range is provided by Kforce Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$65.00/hr - $68.00/hr Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer that designs, implements, and secures enterprise network infrastructure across corporate and remote sites. This role ensures high availability and performance of WAN, LAN, VPN, and firewall systems, with a focus on Fortinet security appliances. Strong troubleshooting, network optimization, and experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) are highly valued. Network Infrastructure Management Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise network systems (switches, routers, wireless, firewalls) Manage and optimize Fortinet FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer for traffic, security, and VPN connectivity Design and support secure, redundant LAN/WAN architectures across data centers, branches, and cloud Monitor and optimize network performance, capacity, and reliability Security & Compliance: Enforce network security policies and perform regular audits of firewall, VPN, and ACL configurations Respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities with IT and security teams Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOX) Support disaster recovery design and implementation System Integration & Virtualization: Support virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V) and configure VLANs, VMs, and virtual switches Integrate on-premises and cloud systems (Azure, AWS) Network Optimization & Troubleshooting: Conduct advanced diagnostics and root-cause analysis for network incidents Implement QoS, traffic shaping, and routing optimizations Maintain detailed network documentation and SOPs Project Leadership & Collaboration: Lead or support network infrastructure upgrades and deployments Mentor junior administrators and provide escalation support Collaborate across IT, security, and application teams to align network solutions with business goals Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience) 7+ years of experience in network administration within an enterprise environment Proven experience managing and configuring Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer experience preferred) Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and DNS/DHCP Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, or equivalent) Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to respond quickly to outages or performance degradation Excellent documentation and communication abilities Preferred Qualifications
Fortinet NSE 4-7 certifications (or equivalent network security certifications) Experience with SD-WAN, wireless controller systems, and cloud networking (Azure/AWS) Knowledge of scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, or Ansible) Experience with network segmentation and zero-trust security models Working Conditions
On-call rotation and occasional after-hours maintenance required Must be able to travel periodically to remote or regional sites as needed Notes on compensation and benefits
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. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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