Kforce Inc · 5 hours ago
GCP Principal Network Engineer
Englewood, CO
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65/hr - $85/hr
5+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a highly skilled and experienced GCP Principal Network Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves designing, configuring, and optimizing GCS networking components while implementing security best practices and managing network resources effectively.
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Responsibilities
Design, configure, and optimize GCS networking components, such as VPCs, subnets, route tables, and security groups
Implement security best practices and compliance standards within the AWS network infrastructure
Configure and manage network security groups, network ACLs, and other security features to protect sensitive data and resources
Develop and maintain automation scripts and templates for network provisioning, configuration, and scaling using GCS CloudFormation or other infrastructure as code (IAC) tools
Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure efficient knowledge sharing and compliance
Optimize network resources to control costs while maintaining performance and scalability
Identify opportunities for cost savings in network architecture and usage
Monitor network usage trends and plan for capacity expansion or optimization based on business requirements
Monitor and optimize network performance, ensuring low latency, high availability, and fault tolerance
Implement GCS services like Amazon CloudFront, Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), and Amazon Route 53 for optimal traffic distribution
Design, configure and monitor network equipment, network usage and systems availability
Support and troubleshoot various IP technologies, including but not limited to: Network connectivity, IP addressing, Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF), HSRP, VPNs, IPSec, Load balancing, QOS, SNMP and 802.11x
Provide configuration and troubleshooting support for Ethernet Switches, Routers, Load-Balancers, VPN Concentrators, Firewalls, and networked servers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification required
AWS Certified Advanced Network required
5+ years managing LAN/WAN networks (2+ years working as a Network Engineer)
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing AWS network environments
Thorough knowledge and experience with Cisco network devices, including but not limited to 7200/2901 Routers, PIX 515/ASA 5510 Firewalls, 2900/3500/3560 switches, CSS 11500, AP 1200/1142, and ACS 1121
Advanced level understanding of protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, etc
Working knowledge of internet services such as DNS, RADIUS, and LDAP
Design, configuration and troubleshooting experience in Routing: Virtual interfaces, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP, RIP, PBR, QoS, Static Routing, Unsymmetrical Routing, Router NAT, HSRP/VRRP, ACL's, NTP, SNMP, Password Recovery
Design, configuration and troubleshooting experience in Switching: VLAN, VLAN Bleed, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1X, VTP, Multilayer switching/routing, Multicasting
Design, configuration and troubleshooting experience in Firewalls: Interface priority, public vs Private IP space, Conduits/ACLs, Cryptography, Firewall NAT (static & dynamic), Hot Failover, Common TCP/UDP Ports, IPSEC, VPN, Policy Maps, Logging, Routing
Design, configuration and troubleshooting experience in Load Balancing: Routing, VIPs, Service Interfaces, Certificate Intercept, Owner Mapping, Load Balancing Algorithms, Content Grouping
Analytical and detailed oriented, with the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet target project dates
Independent-thinker and self-starter, who can work well within a team environment
Communicates clearly and in an understandable manor with a wide range of people such as managers, customers, vendors, and the general public
Demonstrated ability to effectively advice and counsel both managers and non-supervisory employees on sensitive work-related issues
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to organize and prioritize several projects and tasks at one time
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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