Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Warren, NJ (Hybrid)
Position: Contract
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Design and implement scalable, reliable, and performant network solutions using Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices.
Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Palo Alto and Azure firewalls.
Integrate and optimize hybrid cloud networks using the Microsoft Azure platform.
Plan and test disaster recovery scenarios, document DR runbooks.
Optimize network performance and reliability using BGP, HSRP, or other protocols.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other network engineers.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
2+ years Azure Network Architecture experience
10+ years of direct experience in network engineering in a Cisco environment.
5+ years of direct experience with networking in the Microsoft Azure Cloud environment.
2+ years with Zscaler and troubleshooting is required.
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto is required.
Musts for this role include in dept exp with: Azure cloud, Cisco Client
Strong skills in, and direct experience with, ground-up network design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting in a hybrid cloud environment.
Expert knowledge of disaster recovery and design principles and practices, including datacenter failover and load-balancing approaches.
Expert knowledge of network protocols, standards, and technologies, including: Cisco Client, TCP/IPv4, VLAN, VPN, SD-WAN, BGP, HSRP.
Hands-on experience with the CloudFlare and SolarWinds suites of products is highly desirable Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst switches, ISR series routers, and ASAs as VPN devices is required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to either work remotely or with remote team members.
Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or VCP-NV are highly desirable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be highly collaborative, team-oriented and strong consensus builder
Remains composed under pressure, prioritizes and makes decisions in a fast-paced environment with risk mindset
If you believe you are qualified for this position and are currently in the job market or interested in making a change, please email me the resume along with contact details at roshni@nytpcorp.com