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RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce has a client in Saint Paul, MN that is seeking a Network Engineer. This position will be working with data center hardware, inventory, asset tracking, auditing and support and will have on-call/after-hour responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Assists in planning and evaluation of existing network systems • Provides input on network planning, engineering and architecture • Assists with troubleshooting networks • Assists with wiring, cabling and installation of hardware and software • Shipping and Receiving of equipment, inventory tracking • Install/removal/moves new servers, routers, switches and associated cabling • Cleaning of computer rooms and storage rooms • Audits and inventory of equipment and small computer parts • Keep accurate cable inventory • Create change records • On-call and respond to Incident tickets REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant experience • Formal training in Wide Area Networking and Local Area Networking • Familiarity with network protocols • Typically some Microsoft, or UNIX, or Appletalk networking familiarity • Some familiarity with wiring and cabling • Professionalism • Ambitious • Ability to work in team environment and independently • Great attention to detail 2-5 years of experience in the following areas: • Installation, support and testing of data cables - category 6 cable, fiber, twinax, various power cables and configuration of smart power strips • Installation, upgrades, and support of hardware such as servers, network, storage - Cisco/HP/Dell/IBM servers, Cisco switches and routers, F5, Checkpoint, DellEMC, NetApp • Technical support and troubleshooting • Incident and change management • Telecommunications - basic understanding • Previous work in data center environment • Asset management and asset auditing 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. 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. By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

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