Network Engineer

Kforce has a client in Lowell, AR that is seeking a Network Engineer (Contract/Contract-to-Hire). Summary: We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to join a large enterprise technology team on a contract or contract-to-hire basis. This individual will play a key role in supporting, optimizing, and enhancing a complex network environment while helping drive the evolution of the organization's wireless infrastructure. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-to-senior level network professional who thrives in production environments, enjoys solving complex networking challenges, and can quickly integrate into an established team. Key Responsibilities:

• Support, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure
• Administer and optimize Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, WAN technologies, and routing platforms
• Deploy, manage, and enhance Juniper Mist wireless environments
• Improve wireless performance, reliability, and end-user experience
• Assist with ongoing wireless modernization initiatives and technology transitions
• Monitor network health and proactively identify performance issues
• Support routing, switching, and network security operations
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to resolve incidents and implement improvements
• Participate in enterprise-scale troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts
• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet (FortiGate) technologies
• Experience supporting firewalls, WAN connectivity, routing, and VPNs
• Practical experience with Juniper Mist Wireless deployments and optimization
• Strong networking fundamentals including routing and switching
• Proven experience supporting enterprise or multi-site network environments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience improving and tuning wireless performance within Juniper Mist environments
• Familiarity with AI-driven wireless management platforms
• Experience supporting Cisco wireless environments
• Exposure to Arista networking technologies is helpful but not required
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong preference for professionals who enjoy collaborating closely with onsite teams
• Ability to quickly integrate into existing operational processes
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Comfortable supporting enterprise-scale environments and critical infrastructure
• Willingness to assist with network transformation and modernization initiatives

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Annual bonus opportunities tied to company and individual performance metrics
• 401(k) program with company match
• Comprehensive medical benefit options
• Opportunity to work with modern networking technologies in a large-scale enterprise environment

• Juniper Mist wireless expertise
• Fortinet firewall and WAN experience
• Enterprise network troubleshooting abilities
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Flexibility to work within a contract or contract-to-hire model