Network / Infrastructure Engineer

Kforce has a client seeking a Network/Infrastructure Engineer in Louisville, KY, Las Vegas, NV, or Fort Worth, TX. This is a contract position.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support MDF and IDF rooms from scratch, including rack layout, power planning, grounding, labeling, and documentation
• Deploy and maintain Ubiquiti infrastructure (switches, APs, gateways, UPS, RPS, cameras)
• Perform structured cabling (Cat6/Cat6A), including cable routing, termination, testing, and cleanup
• Safely operate scissor lifts to install APs, cameras, and cabling at height
• Design and review network layouts, floor plans, and infrastructure diagrams
• Conduct Wi-Fi heatmaps and coverage analysis (Ekahau or equivalent)
• Implement network redundancy, power failover, and resiliency best practices
• Configure VLANs, routing, firewall rules, VPNs, and basic network security controls
• Troubleshoot network issues across OSI Layers 1-7
• Travel to fulfillment centers to support launches, expansions, and remediation work
• Create and maintain clear documentation (network diagrams, runbooks, standards)
• Coach and support junior IT staff through hands-on guidance and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required (equivalent professional experience may be considered)
• Highly desirable certifications: Ubiquiti (URSCA or equivalent); CompTIA Network+; Cisco CCNA; CWNA / CWDP (wireless)
• Ongoing certification and training encouraged
• Experience with MDF/IDF design, rack builds, and structured cabling
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, ports, firewalls)
• Deep familiarity with Ubiquiti ecosystem
• Knowledge of power redundancy, UPS, RPS, and environmental considerations
• Solid grasp of network security basics and access control concepts
• Comfortable working across Linux/Mac/Windows networking environments
• Ability to independently execute physical installs in warehouse environments

Professional Expectations

• Highly organized with strong documentation habits
• Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize operational impact
• Clear, professional communication with IT and Operations teams
• Self-starter mentality - sees problems and fixes them
• Willingness to be onsite and hands-on when the business needs it

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life, disability, and accidental death & dismemberment (ADD) insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project