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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Business Systems, Desktop Computing, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Network Segmentation, Performance Tuning, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Fortinet, Firewall Services Module, Cisco Switches, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/34b4b6f5-6d2a-4bda-a0b7-a95f7665a790 ## About the Role * A minimum of 8 years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, including network, endpoint, server, and security systems * Good understanding of Cisco switching, including switch configuration, VLANs, trunks, port security, and network troubleshooting * Experience supporting firewall platforms, preferably Palo Alto and Fortinet, including firewall policy changes, VPN connectivity, log review, and troubleshooting * Experience supporting enterprise wireless networks and Aruba access points * Experience with network monitoring, performance analysis, capacity planning, and documentation * Experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory in an infrastructure support capacity * Good understanding of software development and business system support needs as they relate to secure, reliable infrastructure environments Highly desirable: * Experience with Palo Alto Panorama, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, or comparable centralized firewall management tools * Experience with Aruba Central, AirWave, ClearPass, or comparable wireless management and authentication tools * Experience with security monitoring, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, SIEM/log review, or incident response support * MS Azure or AWS infrastructure experience ## Description Kforce has a client in Raleigh, NC that is seeking a Systems Engineer., * Install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, including Cisco switches, firewall platforms, wireless access points, and related hardware and software * Diagnose and resolve problems affecting desktop PCs, servers, networks, wireless connectivity, VPN access, and security systems. Respond to support calls in a fast, effective, and courteous manner, whether during business hours or when on call * Configure and support firewall rules, VPN access, network segmentation, wireless access, and related security controls in accordance with company policies and operational needs * Monitor network, firewall, wireless, endpoint, and server infrastructure; review alerts, logs, and performance trends; and take appropriate corrective action * Perform the collection, analysis, and reporting of data for use in maintenance, performance tuning, capacity planning, and security review * Support vulnerability remediation, patch coordination, endpoint protection, access control reviews, and incident response activities as needed * Create and maintain accurate documentation for network diagrams, firewall rules, wireless configurations, infrastructure standards, support procedures, and system inventories * Assist IT staff with capacity planning, business continuity planning, disaster recovery readiness, and infrastructure lifecycle planning as needed * Track IT inventory and order new network, security, endpoint, hardware, and software assets as needed * Maintain knowledge of the latest network, wireless, security, and infrastructure technologies * Provide mentoring and coaching to less experienced engineering staff * Travel to support remote operations as needed * Provide end-user support and monitor key systems, including periodic after business hours support * Lead and contribute to infrastructure and security projects as a member of the Infrastructure team ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Back to CODE100](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1909-wearedevelopers-live-back-to-code100) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)