Network Engineer

DescriptionKforce 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.Responsibilities:* 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 rotationsRequirements* 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 skillsPreferred 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 environmentsJob TypeDirect HireCompensation - $