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ATM Network Engineer
Kforce
Location : Merrimack, NH, 03054
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : $60 - 70 Hourly
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
ATM Network Engineer
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DescriptionKforce has a client in Merrimack, NH that is seeking an ATM Network Engineer. Responsibilities:
- Manage, support, and design F5 and load balancing solutions for critical applications running on-prem, at multiple CSPs, and hybrid environments
- Consult with business partners on best practices and options with the various technology platforms
- Troubleshoot complex issues related to the Application Traffic Management environment (F5 and AVI)
- Shift -oriented operations support, in collaboration with network operations and network engineering teams
- Work closely with business partners and other Global Network Services team to ensure 24x7 availability
- Member of 3rd level engineering escalation on-call rotation
- Escalate issues as needed
Experience with:
- Network certifications a plus but not required
- 4-6+ years of engineering experience installing, configuring, and supporting load balancing technologies, preferably F5, HA Proxy, and/or VMWare/AVI
- Deep knowledge of Traffic Management platforms
- Automation experience, eg. Ansible, Python (a plus, not required)
- Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, including application knowledge
- Network Engineering and Troubleshooting skills
- Works well independently and as part of a team; Ability to lead a project
- Enjoys working directly with customers and solving their technical problems
- Application Traffic Analysis
- Enterprise Security Policy knowledge and best practices
- Agile methodologies and framework
- Routed/Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VRF, VPNs - a plus
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.
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.
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This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Freqently Asked Questions
Professionals in Merrimack must continuously update their expertise on F5 and hybrid environment traffic management. Engaging in community forums, following vendor updates, and experimenting with automation tools like Ansible helps maintain cutting-edge skills essential for managing critical ATM network infrastructures.
Successful engineers rely on deep TCP/IP knowledge combined with hands-on experience in platforms like F5 and AVI. They systematically isolate problems by analyzing traffic patterns, leveraging automation scripts when possible, and collaborating with network operations to pinpoint root causes swiftly.
Many advance into senior network engineering roles, specialize in network security focusing on ATM environments, or transition into enterprise infrastructure architecture. The blend of load balancing and hybrid cloud skills opens doors to leadership and consulting positions within financial and telecom sectors.
Kforce emphasizes a global collaboration mindset coupled with 24x7 availability, reflecting their client’s enterprise scale. Their hiring process screens for candidates adept at managing multi-cloud and on-prem critical applications, setting a higher bar for automation familiarity and escalation readiness.
At Kforce, engineers are integral to third-level escalation rotations and must expertly handle both networking and application traffic issues. This dual responsibility, along with a focus on hybrid environments and business partner consultation, distinguishes their approach from standard network engineering roles.
While network certifications aren't mandatory, Merrimack employers favor candidates with credentials in load balancing technologies such as F5 or VMware AVI. Local industry trends also value certifications demonstrating automation proficiency, like Ansible or Python scripting, enhancing a candidate’s appeal.
Merrimack’s growing tech landscape fuels steady demand for ATM Network Engineers, especially those skilled in hybrid environments. While competition exists, professionals combining load balancing expertise with automation skills enjoy favorable hiring prospects and opportunities for career advancement locally.
Salary expectations typically range from $85,000 to $120,000 annually, influenced by experience, certifications, and technical skills. This aligns with local market rates for network engineers specializing in ATM and load balancing technologies within the Merrimack area.
Highlighting expertise in installing and configuring F5 or VMware AVI load balancers, strong TCP/IP knowledge, and experience with routing protocols like BGP or OSPF significantly boosts candidacy. Automation skills with Ansible or Python, even if not mandatory, provide an edge.
Emphasize hands-on experience managing hybrid cloud traffic, familiarity with enterprise security policies, and previous participation in 24x7 operational support. Demonstrating collaborative project leadership and problem-solving with business partners will resonate strongly with Kforce recruiters.
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