A Kforce client is currently seeking Cisco Engineers to perform trouble shooting of networks, monitoring networks and to investigate performance problems and document of problems and resolutions. Essential Job Functions: Develops and oversees the adherence to maintenance and performance standards of data, voice or video network hardware and systems Troubleshoots highly complex data, voice or video network and hardware problems; researches and analyzes significant, complex network problems that require evaluation of intangibles, such as downstream effects on client satisfaction; assesses and evaluates current and future systems Provides expert technical support and guidance on highly complex design issues to customers and less experienced personnel. Investigates and resolves matters of significance Researches and analyzes data or voice networking technologies to remain pro-active and current in the industry Makes recommendations for future direction Analyzes highly complex data, voice or video network documentation and communicates to senior management regarding the current operational status of networks The Senior Network Engineer should have extensive knowledge of Layer 2/3 VLAN configuration and trouble shooting, IOS management, Port-channel and Etherchannel configurations, Cisco routing and switching experience, ACE modules, F5 load balancers, network design and configuration, firewall expertise (FWSM) ASA, and IPAM. Basic Qualifications: 10 or more years of experience in networks, LAN/WAN or management information systems Experience working with multiple technical platforms (e.g.; mainframe, two-tiered client-server, three-tiered client-server) Experience working with network systems and networking principles, data, voice or video Experience working with network software and hardware, data, voice or video Experience working with proprietary software and hardware CCNP Required Other Qualifications: Skilled in time, priority and task management Strong network performance modeling and benchmarking skills Interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, VOIP, EIGRP, OSPF/BGP, MPLS, PPP. Knowledge of Nexus or MDS switches a plus Additionally the successful candidate will have one or more of the following certifications: CCNP, CCDA, or CCIE Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States of America. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.