Network Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Engineer in New York, NY. Overview: This company is a privately held, full service real estate development, investment, and management firm that develops, owns, and manages more than 40 million square feet of office, residential, hotel, retail, and mixed-use properties. The firm is best known for delivering largescale, complex redevelopment projects that enhance urban neighborhoods. Responsibilities: Design and Implementation:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable network solutions using Cisco, Palo Alto, Meraki, and Aruba products across 15 properties
• Configure and deploy network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs
• Integrate routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP to optimize network performance

• Monitor network performance and proactively identify potential issues to ensure uninterrupted services
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex network issues, including routing problems, firewall configurations, and security vulnerabilities
• Troubleshoot Layer 1/2/3 network issues and optimize the performance of LAN/WAN environments

• Implement firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, NAT, syslog, and other security solutions to safeguard the network from threats
• Participate in regular network audits and security assessments

• Work closely with IT teams to ensure seamless integration and support of network infrastructure
• Communicate with clients and provide customer support while resolving Tier 2 and 3 network issues
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent level experience
• In-depth knowledge of IP addressing, RADIUS, IKE, ACL, NAT, QoS, and other key networking concepts
• Basic knowledge of AWS and Azure Cloud networking concepts
• Knowledge of ITIL processes, including Incident Management, Change Management, and Agile Project Management
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot Tier 2/3 network issues
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty