Network Engineer

KFORCE TECH LLC

New York, United States

2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

dice.com

Tech stack

Border Gateway Protocol Cloud Computing Complex Networks Network Address Translation Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Monitoring of Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Security Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Simple Network Management Protocols Wireshark Virtual Local Area Networks

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Wide Area Networks Network Routers Diagnostic Tools Load Balancing Firewalls (Computer Science) Data Center Networking SolarWinds (Software) Check Point Firewalls Fortinet Routing & Switching Firewall Services Module Open Network Automation Platform Splunk Network Optimization

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with expertise in routing, switching, security, and cloud networking to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure while ensuring high performance, availability, and security., * Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and data center networks.

Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN solutions.
Troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple sites.
Optimize network performance, availability, and scalability.
Enforce network security policies and implement firewall rules and access controls.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support network capacity planning.
Maintain detailed network documentation and provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in network engineering.
Expertise in routing & switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs).
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, ASA, Check Point firewalls.
Strong understanding of network security, VPNs, NAT, and ACLs.
Experience with SD-WAN and network automation tools.
Proficiency in troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark and SNMP.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills., * Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent.
Experience with cloud networking and automation tools.
Familiarity with monitoring tools like SolarWinds and Splunk.