Senior Micro-Segmentation LAN Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Plano, TX that is seeking a Senior Micro-Segmentation Network Engineer to support the design, deployment, and ongoing reliability of secure, segmented enterprise network environments.

Summary:
This is a senior, hands-on engineering role focused on LAN micro-segmentation, Cisco networking technologies, network security, and policy-based access controls. The ideal candidate brings extensive enterprise networking experience and can lead implementations while partnering with security, infrastructure, operations, and business teams.

Responsibilities:
* Serve as a technical lead for enterprise LAN micro-segmentation initiatives
* Design, deploy, and support secure and resilient segmented network environments
* Implement segmentation and access-control solutions utilizing VLANs, policy-based access, and software-defined networking technologies
* Lead network deployments, commissioning activities, cutovers, and maintenance windows
* Troubleshoot complex network issues within high-availability enterprise environments
* Partner with security, network engineering, IT operations, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective network solutions
* Provide escalation support for network incidents and coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors
* Develop and maintain network standards, implementation procedures, and technical documentation
* Mentor and train IT support teams on segmentation concepts and troubleshooting practices
* Support operational readiness and ongoing optimization of the network environment

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
* 10+ years of progressive network engineering experience
* Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise LAN environments
* Hands-on experience with network segmentation and micro-segmentation
* Implementation experience with Cisco IOS
* Implementation experience with Cisco ACI
* Experience implementing and utilizing Cisco Catalyst Center/DNA Center (DNAC)
* Hands-on wireless networking implementation experience
* Strong understanding of VLANs, routing, switching, redundancy, and secure network design
* Experience troubleshooting complex issues in high-availability network environments
* Experience supporting deployments, cutovers, maintenance windows, and production operations
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
* Ability to mentor and train technical support personnel

Preferred Qualifications:
* Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, or similar networking/security credentials
* Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) experience
* Cisco ISE experience
* Firewall and WAN experience
* Experience with Infoblox or similar IPAM/DHCP solutions
* Private cellular networking exposure
* ServiceNow experience
* Experience configuring network monitoring and operational alerting
* Experience developing network architecture standards or deployment procedures

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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