Network Engineer

Kforce has a client in Lowell, AR that is seeking a Network Engineer (Contract/Contract-to-Hire).

Summary: We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to join a large enterprise technology team on a contract or contract-to-hire basis. This individual will play a key role in supporting, optimizing, and enhancing a complex network environment while helping drive the evolution of the organization's wireless infrastructure. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-to-senior level network professional who thrives in production environments, enjoys solving complex networking challenges, and can quickly integrate into an established team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure
• Administer and optimize Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, WAN technologies, and routing platforms
• Deploy, manage, and enhance Juniper Mist wireless environments
• Improve wireless performance, reliability, and end-user experience
• Assist with ongoing wireless modernization initiatives and technology transitions
• Monitor network health and proactively identify performance issues
• Support routing, switching, and network security operations
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to resolve incidents and implement improvements
• Participate in enterprise-scale troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts