Network Engineer
USC/GC Only
3-4 month Contract Only
Full Onsite - 5 DAYS IN LYNDHURST, NJ (From DAY-1)
OVERVIEW
Currently seeking a Network Engineer to start immediately.
We are a highly skilled team of network architects, network engineers, systems architects, and systems engineers. Our clientele includes large enterprise as well as small to midsize clients in the New York metropolitan area. We work on specific projects at client sites as well as maintain networks and systems via a Network Operations Center and outsourced IT managed services. In addition, we have a series of cloud hosted solutions available to clients looking to avoid capital purchases.
CCNP is Mandatory & We are looking for someone who can support Operation.
JOB SNAPSHOT
• Employment Type: Contract to Hire- Full-Time
• Base Pay: $95,000 - $105,000 / Year after Conversion (depending upon experience)
• Hardware, Networking, Network Security
• Education: 2- or 4- year degree preferred but not required
• Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, Juniper, and/or similar manufacturers.
• Manages Others: No
• Work Requirements: U.S. citizen or ability to work unrestricted for U.S. company
• Location: Able to work full-time from our offices in Lyndhurst, NJ
• Relocation: No
• Required Travel: Yes, travel to various client sites, as needed, to complete projects
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Network Engineer's role is to provide high quality day to day support, design, and
implementation services for data network projects for various clients in the New York
Metropolitan area. The successful candidate will be assessing, planning, implementing,
configuring, and documenting all solution and system deployments within the network across
multiple client projects.
The work will involve working on project tasks for various Altitude Unlimited clients along with Network Architects, systems engineers, junior network engineers and project management
personnel.
The engineer will work on various network hardware/software but is biased towards Aruba, Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and wireless solutions including both configuration
design & implementation on customer-facing devices.
Knowledge of firewalls such as the Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, and Palo Alto Networks PAN is a plus. Knowledge of WiFi solutions such as the HPE Aruba, Cisco Meraki, and Extreme is a plus.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a mid-level role, and the engineer will be required to troubleshoot problems within client networks, manage smaller projects and timelines directly and may manage, dotted-line, junior
network engineers and interns, as necessary, to complete projects in a timely manner.
He/she will also work with project management teams to ensure that project deliverables are understood, and timescales are committed to and met. He/she will be responsible for the
technical review & approval of network level changes and implementation of complex changes.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• BS in Network Engineer, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Work experience as a Network Engineer of at least 3-5 years
• Strong knowledge of Aruba, Cisco and/or Juniper routers, switches, load balancing and security concepts
• BGP/VRF routing concepts, IP/ARP/MAC/Spanning-tree issues, and configurations
• Troubleshooting VLAN or physical connectivity for servers and other devices
• Troubleshooting security policies, NAT rules and other firewall configurations
• Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, flags, and ability to troubleshoot connectivity
issues using Wireshark, TCPdump and other tools
• Analytical and detail oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Fluent English written and verbal
communications
• Prior onsite client experience
• The ability to work well in a collaborative team atmosphere
• A passion for technology
• Knowledge of Security principles and familiarity with Cisco, Juniper and Palo Alto firewalls, a
plus.
• Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, Cisco CCNA/CCNP or similar manufacturer certifications are a plus.
Compensation is highly competitive with full health benefits