Kforce has a client in San Antonio, TX looking for an experienced Network Administrator III to work onsite in a direct hire position. Essential Functions: * Network Administrator III will be responsible for planning, forecasting, and implementing network systems and resources * Leads network architecture design and engineering, supervises global infrastructure maintenance, and provides technical mentorship * Acts as the highest escalation point for network issues across private and public domains * Evaluates emerging technologies and recommends strategic improvements while developing and enforcing best practices * Leads evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies * Develops strategic roadmaps aligned with business goals * Oversees project planning, risk mitigation, and contingency strategies * Implements monitoring and configuration management for proactive operations * As a Network Administrator III, you will perform performance tuning and capacity planning * Architects secure, high-availability hybrid network solutions * Configures and optimizes enterprise-grade infrastructure (Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet) * Manages cloud networking components (VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, etc.) * Develops automation scripts and templates for IaaC deployments * Supports WAN, LAN, and Data Center technologies * Serves as technical lead and escalation point * Mentors team members and oversees complex projects * Maintains network diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, and inventories * Ensures documentation meets compliance standards