Network Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Engineer onsite in Brandon, FL.

Overview:We are seeking a mid-level Network Engineer. The ideal candidate will have strong firewall experience, a solid foundation in enterprise networking, and familiarity with cloud environments-particularly AWS. While deep cloud networking expertise is not mandatory, candidates should understand how cloud environments interact with network operations. This position is onsite and will initially work with the internal team for onboarding and project alignment.

Key Responsibilities:Project Support (60%):

• Implement network changes as needed to support infrastructure
• Identify network and firewall requirements for internal systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues affecting projects
• Coordinate with the Data & Analytics team to align network needs with overall data strategies

Network Operations Support (40%):

• Support network operations by providing project support for various internal network technology initiatives
• Support and maintain CISCO ACI Fabric deployments
• Participate in network upgrades, optimizations, and troubleshooting for enterprise networks* 3-7+ years of experience in Network Engineering
• Hands-on firewall experience (Check Point strongly preferred)
• Solid understanding of enterprise networking concepts (routing, switching, VPNs)
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environments (understanding of cloud networking concepts)
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work onsite in Brandon, FL
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls (nice to have)
• Understanding of CloudGuard (beneficial)