Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Network/Telecom Product Specialist (Network Engineer) for a 100 remote (PST) contract role - 6 to 12 months. Summary: This role involves device validation, alarm configuration, testing, troubleshooting - to ensure seamless integration of SNMP traps and alarms into the Spectrum system - and collaboration across teams (Transport and Spectrum teams) to ensure accurate reporting and minimal service impact. This may mean that this person will be doing the research on the current state hardware and work with the vendors to get specific criteria on how to alarm, set traps, etc. on a variety of hardware for Spectrum. Device Research & Validation: * Identify and validate network equipment using internal tools * Confirm if devices support SNMP traps and locate MIBs (Management Information Bases) * Conduct web searches and consult documentation to gather necessary equipment specifications Alarm & SNMP Trap Configuration: * Review and rationalize alarms (type, severity, response) * Change SNMP trap settings in lab environments and ensure correct name, location, and trap destination settings * Validate alarm reporting to Spectrum and ensure it is non-service-affecting Testing & Troubleshooting: * Perform basic IP networking tests (ping, telnet, traceroute) * Use test sets to confirm trap configurations and alarm propagation * Troubleshoot DNS issues using Infoblox or related DNS systems * Update node names and locations on production equipment as needed Cross-Team Collaboration: * Coordinate with the Transport and Spectrum Teams to ensure successful alarm integration * Provide required MIBs to the Spectrum Team and assist in validation * Escalate issues and create work orders (WO) or incident tickets (INC) as required