Senior Network Engineer

Kforce is immediately adding a full-time Senior Network Engineer in support of our industry's leading technology development client in Charlotte, NC. Overview:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Company products in data center networking technologies, supporting customers with network design, troubleshooting, hardware and software testing, documentation, best practices, and automation
• Provide primary technical support for break/fix activities, using advanced diagnostic skills to restore services quickly and reduce the likelihood of recurrence
• Advise customers on best practices for Junos configurations and network design
• Manage and grow relationships with internal teams and outsourced development partners involved in engineering design and development
• Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development standards; Provide constructive feedback to improve product quality
• Contribute domain-specific expertise and engineering leadership to cross-organizational projects and programs
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies into engineering projects and designs
• Mentor and guide junior staff members
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Typically, 6 + years of experience in data center routing, switching, and network architecture, with hands-on experience using Company Juniper products such as the MX, QFX, PTX, and EX series
• Experience testing and certifying Junos and Junos EVO software features and associated hardware
• Skilled in empirical analysis, modeling, and testing methodologies to validate product designs and specifications
• Proficient with engineering design tools and software used to design components and solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language; Able to present product architectures and design proposals and to negotiate options with senior management
• Proven ability to develop test automation and write scripts in Python
• Up to 10% travel to customer sites is required