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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Routers, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Firmware, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Name Server, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), PCI Data Security Standards, Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Palo Alto Networks, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-engineer-olathe-ks--f66b446c-620f-4bd9-9696-914f8e36728a

## About the Role

Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Architecture/Engineering, Topology, Network Administration/Management, Wireless Communications, Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Hardware Configuration Management, Firewalls, Computer Firmware, * 5+ years of progressive, hands-on network engineering experience supporting multi-site enterprise environments, including demonstrated ownership of network infrastructure design and operational decisions

 * Direct, hands-on experience administering Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls, including security policy management, Panorama (preferred), and threat prevention configuration
 * Proven experience configuring and supporting Cisco routers and switches in a multi-site enterprise environment, including routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, and access layer design
 * Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki wireless platform, including AP deployment, dashboard administration, and multi-site wireless management
 * Experience with circuit contract ownership and carrier management, including WAN circuit procurement, SLA management, and vendor escalation
 * Experience with DNS administration and Active Directory integration, including DHCP management and multi-site name resolution
 * Solid understanding of network security principles, including firewall policy governance, network segmentation, VPN architecture, and defense-in-depth design
 * Working knowledge of PCI DSS network requirements, including scoped segmentation, firewall rule review, and audit support
 * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex, multi-layer network issues across geographically distributed sites
 * Excellent communication and customer-service skills, with the ability to translate technical network concepts for non-technical site stakeholders and to take clear ownership of issue resolution

## Description

Kforce has a client in Olathe, KS that is looking for a Network Engineer for a fully onsite, direct hire opportunity. Responsibilities:

 * Design, configure, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure across multiple sites, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and wireless environments, exercising independent judgment on topology, hardware selection, and configuration standards
 * Administer and maintain Palo Alto next-generation firewalls, including security policy design, rule base management, threat prevention profiles, NAT configurations, and firmware lifecycle management across all sites
 * Configure and manage Cisco routers and switches, including routing protocol configuration (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VLAN segmentation, STP, QoS, and access control, ensuring consistent and reliable connectivity across the enterprise
 * Administer Cisco Meraki wireless infrastructure, including access point deployment, RF planning, SSID configuration, client policy enforcement, and ongoing performance monitoring and optimization across distributed sites
 * Own circuit procurement, contract management, and vendor relationships for all WAN connectivity, including MPLS, broadband, dedicated fiber, and cellular backup circuits - managing SLAs, renewals, and escalations with carriers
 * Maintain and optimize network uptime across all sites, proactively monitoring infrastructure health, identifying degradation trends, and independently determining and implementing corrective actions before failures impact operations
 * Design, implement, and enforce network security controls, including firewall policy governance, network segmentation, intrusion prevention, VPN architecture (site-to-site and remote access), and zero-trust access principles
 * Working with the Information Security team, support PCI
 * DSS network compliance requirements, including scoped network segmentation design, firewall rule review, quarterly network scans, and documentation to support audit and assessment activities