Network Engineer II

Base pay range

$93,500.00/yr - $/yr

Kforce is looking for a Network Engineer II for a partially onsite, direct hire opportunity in Kansas City, MO. The role of the Network Engineer II is to ensure the operational stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing LANs and WANs across the organization. In addition, the Engineer will participate in the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links.

• 10+ years of experience in a multi‑site, multi‑organization configuration in the capacity of a senior or lead network engineer.
• Ability to convey ideas clearly and communicate effectively with stakeholders and management.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving a culture of continuous network improvement and innovation.
• Knowledge of current IT network infrastructure protocols and standards, including OSI and ITIL.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of telephony systems.
• Competence with testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Hands‑on experience designing and managing high‑availability configurations, including load balancers and fault‑tolerant systems supporting mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Experience with telephony systems and diagnostic tools for voice and data circuits, with a track record of resolving complex issues and improving service reliability.
• Strong understanding of global data privacy regulations and practices, with experience embedding compliance into infrastructure design and operational workflows.

• LAN, WAN, WLAN, and WWAN design and implementation.
• Network segmentation using VLANs, ACLs and other technologies.
• Firewall management, including management of rules and VPN tunnels.
• Provisioning, managing, and supporting network aspects of hybrid cloud environments.
• Cybersecurity awareness, security response and routine network patching processes.
• Application and server network support experience with Microsoft technologies.

• Bandwidth shaping, policing and prioritization using tagged traffic.
• Load balancers and high‑availability configurations.
• Extensive knowledge of various LAN and WAN routing protocols.

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.

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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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