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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - Woodbridge, NJ (Hybrid) - **Company:** Provident Bank - **Location:** Woodbridge Township, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $87,200 - $124,500 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Access Control List, Software System Penetration Testing, VoIP, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Network Address Translation, Firmware, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Service, Packet Analyzer, Remote Access Technology, Firewall Policy Management, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Data Logging, Network Routers, Diagnostic Tools, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SDN Network, Firepower, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** October 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usf0afa49c9194a9832278057b41fec54c/eaa ## About the Role * Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise network engineering or infrastructure operations. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline is preferred. * Hands-on experience administering enterprise firewall platforms, preferably Cisco Firepower Threat Defense/FMC, including policy tuning, rule lifecycle management, NAT, VPN, high availability, upgrades, and troubleshooting. * Demonstrated ability to design and operate secure network architectures using defense-in-depth principles, least privilege access, segmentation, vulnerability remediation, configuration standards, and controlled change management. * Experience with software-defined networking and/or SD-WAN technologies. * Strong troubleshooting skills using packet capture, firewall logs, SIEM or monitoring platforms, vulnerability data, and diagnostic tools to investigate connectivity, performance, and security-related issues. * Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking and network security concepts including routing, switching, wireless, QoS, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, secure access, threat prevention, and logging/monitoring integrations. * Ability to design resilient, secure, and scalable network architectures. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and executive-level reporting. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead technical initiatives with minimal supervision. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS * Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certifications preferred. * Relevant security certifications such as Cisco CyberOps, CCNP Security, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GIAC, or equivalent practical network security experience are strongly preferred. ## Description The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and optimization of secure enterprise network infrastructure and provides advanced technical leadership for LAN, WAN, wireless, firewall, VPN, segmentation, cloud-connected, and network security environments. This role ensures high availability, performance, resiliency, and protection of network services supporting business-critical banking systems. The position partners closely with infrastructure, information security, application, risk, compliance, and vendor teams to deliver secure, well-controlled network solutions aligned with operational, regulatory, and change management requirements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Design, implement, and oversee installation and integration of network hardware and infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, servers, power systems, and structured cabling. * Operate, maintain, and enhance the enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN environment; evaluate and implement new networking technologies and architectures. * Engineer and support switching, routing, firewall, VPN, TCP/IP, VoIP, and network security solutions. * Manage and administer Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewall environments, including firewall policy management, rule reviews, firmware and software upgrades, daily operational support, troubleshooting, health monitoring, and execution of firewall changes in accordance with established change control processes. * Implement and maintain network security controls including firewall rule governance, network segmentation, secure remote access, access control lists, VPN configurations, intrusion prevention capabilities, and logging integrations that support threat detection, compliance, and audit readiness. * Partner with Information Security and Technology Risk teams to assess network vulnerabilities, remediate findings, validate secure configurations, support penetration testing or audit evidence requests, and ensure network changes follow approved risk and change control practices. * Lead coordination with vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders to deliver network projects on schedule and within scope. * Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures. * Provide technical reporting, capacity analysis, and risk assessments to senior management. * Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standards development; perform other related duties as required.