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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** Boca Raton, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, IP Address Management, Storage Area Network (SAN), Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, NetApp Applications, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Packet Analyzer, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Peering, Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Diagnostic Tools, Dynamic Routing, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Palo Alto Networks, Data Management, Cisco Switches, Cisco - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cc0553a5-17a3-4ba9-bcad-bdd237203d27 ## About the Role * 5+ years of network engineering or network administration experience * Experience supporting Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus switching environments * Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, security policies, NAT, and VPN technologies * Experience with at least one dynamic routing protocol, including OSPF, EIGRP, or BGP * Experience supporting enterprise storage connectivity, preferably NetApp environments * Experience supporting network security solutions and Zero Trust initiatives * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, NAT, DNS, DHCP, and network troubleshooting methodologies * Knowledge of Microsoft Azure networking services, including VNets, peering, VPN Gateway, NSGs, and routing * Familiarity with network monitoring, alerting, and performance management tools * Strong troubleshooting abilities utilizing packet captures, logs, and diagnostic tools * Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications: * Palo Alto Networks certification (PCNSA or equivalent role-based certification) * Cisco CCNA certification * Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-700 or AZ-104 * NetApp certification and storage networking experience * Experience with Cisco UCS X-Series and Intersight * Advanced IPSec VPN design and troubleshooting experience * Exposure to virtualization, server, or storage infrastructure environments ## Description Kforce has a client seeking a Network Engineer in Boca Raton, Fl to join a growing infrastructure team. This position is responsible for the design, administration, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of enterprise network and security environments spanning on-premises data centers and Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on networking expertise, experience supporting complex multi-site environments, and a proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues while maintaining thorough documentation and operational excellence., * Administer, maintain, and monitor enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud networking environments * Manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including security policies, NAT, VPN connectivity, threat prevention, and URL filtering * Design, implement, and support Azure networking components, including VNets, peering, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, NSGs, and routing * Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switching environments and Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect infrastructure * Support routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP within a multi-site network architecture * Maintain and troubleshoot site-to-site IPSec VPN connectivity with business partners and vendors * Support NetApp storage networking and replication technologies * Monitor network performance and availability using enterprise monitoring tools * Perform incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation activities * Create and maintain network diagrams, IP address management records, technical documentation, and operational runbooks * Assist with hardware installation, cabling, refresh initiatives, security administration, access reviews, and vulnerability remediation * Participate in after-hours maintenance activities and on-call support rotations ## 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) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Transforming Education: A Journey from interactive Markdown to Remote-Labs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/941-transforming-education-a-journey-from-interactive-markdown-to-remote-labs) - [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) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) ## 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) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)