Network Engineer

Klc Consulting - Ocoee, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Ocoee, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Engineer position at KLC Consulting, Inc. is a critical role responsible for strategic network planning, design, and optimization for the Florida Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will develop cutting-edge network solutions utilizing both current and emerging technologies, including wireless infrastructure. This role requires translating business needs into effective network designs, recommending appropriate hardware, software, and architecture, and ensuring compliance by reviewing and modifying network designs as necessary. The Network Engineer will manage the configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, and wireless hubs, while also evaluating and endorsing new products and staying updated on emerging technologies. Proactive monitoring of network performance, conducting capacity planning, and offering improvement suggestions are essential functions of this role. Additionally, the Network Engineer will assume the Project Leader role for enterprise-wide initiatives, ensuring that all projects align with organizational goals and standards.

Responsibilities

• Possess expertise in network configuration spanning DMARC to workstations, fiber distribution, routers, switches, DHCP, and topology to ensure excellent Quality of Service (QoS).
• Plan, implement, and forecast copper and fiber network systems (including wireless) of moderate complexity, managing resource requirements effectively.
• Mentor junior staff on patch management, network management, fault identification, and data/telecom access.
• Extensive experience with enterprise switching products, including capacity and risk assessment, contingency planning, and lifecycle management.
• Active participation in team projects, meetings, and assignments.
• Must know the OSI model and how it pertains to the flow of data throughout the environment.
• Proficiently configure and manage network switch equipment, ensuring protocol compatibility, system tuning, and enhancement recommendations.
• Strategize Infrastructure equipment replacement, adhering to security standards and keeping systems updated.
• Collaborate with the Information Security Team on firewall rules and compliance with Payment Card Industry standards.
• Adhere to Departmental Procedures and Policies, including on-site travel for issue resolution and resource deployment.
• Accurate tracking of incidents and IT equipment transfers/relocation through service desk ticketing systems.
• Document technology solutions for addressing issues and streamlining processes.
• Contribute to Property Management Reports (PMRs) creation and tracking.
• Participate in after-hours (evening & weekend) on-call rotation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
• Travel to remote locations to provide support, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Technical Institute Degree/Certificate in Information Systems or related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments in network operations, support, maintenance, and administration.
• Experience with HPE/Aruba networking equipment highly desired.
• Other related networking certifications desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced network security protocols.
• Knowledge of cloud networking solutions.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and software.

Benefits

• Vendor to provide a smartphone to the contractor.