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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco PIX, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Trunking, Intrusion Detection Systems, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Configuration and Change Management, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Cisco Switches, Software Version Control, Cisco
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/38c06c85-548d-4894-9f04-7affa6a09dc0

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience
 * 8+ years of hands-on experience with: Cisco Meraki Switching and Wireless; Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW); Infoblox DDI; Cisco ASA; Cisco Catalyst/Nexus Switching; SD-WAN and SASE technologies
 * 5+ years of Network Engineering experience in an enterprise environment
 * Experience supporting highly available global network environments
 * Experience with cloud networking in Azure and/or OCI
 * Strong understanding of: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP; MPLS, VPN, Ethernet; VLANs, Trunking, Subnetting; IDS/IPS and Network Security; QoS and Voice Networking; Network Monitoring and NetFlow
 * Strong communication, organizational, and relationship management skills
 * Cisco CCNP or equivalent certification preferred

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Engineer in Irving, TX., We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a growing enterprise IT team. This is a direct hire opportunity supporting a complex, multi-site network environment. The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise networking solutions while ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability., * Design, implement, and document network infrastructure projects

 * Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide Tier 3 support
 * Define and maintain network standards and best practices
 * Manage network configuration backups and version control
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements
 * Partner with infrastructure and application teams on enterprise initiatives
 * Work with vendors, service providers, and third-party partners
 * Support mergers and acquisitions network integration efforts
 * Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity
 * Support routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and cloud connectivity environments


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