Network Engineer

Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a Network Engineer for a contract role. This is a collaborative team of 5 Network Engineers.

Overview:
We are seeking a Network Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity. This role requires the ability to work onsite across both the downtown Chicago and Lake Forest offices while partnering closely with a geographically distributed engineering team. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on networking experience across routing, switching, and wireless technologies, along with some exposure to cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

* Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure

* Perform routing and switching configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization

* Support and maintain network access points and wireless connectivity

* Partner with a remote network engineering team to support ongoing initiatives

* Assist with cloud networking and integrations within Azure and AWS environments

* Diagnose and resolve network-related incidents and requests

* Document configurations, changes, and procedures using ITSM and ticketing tools

* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure stable, secure, and scalable network operations
* Proven experience in network engineering roles supporting enterprise environments

* Strong hands-on experience with:
Routing and switching;
Network access points / wireless technologies

* Working knowledge of Azure and AWS networking concepts

* Ability to work onsite in Chicago and travel between downtown and Lake Forest offices

* Experience working in a team-based, cross-location environment