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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $187,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Access Network, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Cloud Computing, Profiling, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, HybridCloud, Data Center Networking, Data Management, Cisco Switches, Cisco, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-network-engineer-new-york-ny--a0d736c3-6124-4778-b9e1-020480440d85

## About the Role

Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Architecture/Engineering, Cisco Network Systems, Identify Issues, Authentication, Wireless Communications, Healthcare, Cisco Nexus Switches, Computer Networks, Data Management, * Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA)

 * Experience administering and troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center)
 * Strong experience supporting large-scale Cisco routing and switching environments

Strong expertise with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including:

 * Authentication & Authorization
 * Endpoint Profiling
 * Network Access Control
 * Endpoint Onboarding
 * Extensive experience supporting large Cisco enterprise environments
 * Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers
 * Strong enterprise wireless troubleshooting skills
 * Experience with Cisco Secure Firewall technologies

Strong understanding of Cisco Nexus Data Center technologies, including:

 * VXLAN
 * EVPN
 * Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)

Additional Technical Experience:

 * Cisco Catalyst 9130/916x Access Points
 * BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols
 * Azure networking and ExpressRoute connectivity
 * Hybrid cloud networking
 * ServiceNow incident, change, and operational workflows
 * Network performance monitoring and troubleshooting
 * Root cause analysis and incident management

## Description

Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer. Responsibilities:

 * Support and operate a large-scale Cisco enterprise network environment
 * Troubleshoot and maintain Cisco SDA fabric deployments and Catalyst Center infrastructure
 * Administer and support Cisco ISE services, including authentication, authorization, profiling, and network access policies
 * Support high-density enterprise and healthcare wireless environments
 * Manage Cisco Nexus data center networking solutions leveraging VXLAN/EVPN architectures
 * Configure, troubleshoot, and support Cisco Secure Firewall technologies
 * Participate in major incident response efforts and serve as a technical lead during P1 network outages
 * Conduct root cause analysis and drive long-term remediation efforts
 * Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams
 * Follow operational processes and change management procedures using ServiceNow
 * Participate in a 24x7 support model, including on-call responsibilities

Perform advanced troubleshooting related to:

 * Wireless connectivity
 * RF optimization
 * Client roaming
 * Performance issues