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# IT Specialist Assistant Manager

- **Company:** CESNA, INC.
- **Location:** Montville, NJ, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Network Analysis, Computer Networks, Fault Tolerance, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Diagnostics, Network Protocols, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Service Pack, TCP/IP, Load Balancing, System Availability, Information Technology, Network Support, Performance Monitor, Cisco
- **Published:** June 15, 2026
- **Apply:** http://seanellen.com/SearchJobs/Descriptions?p0=3880

## About the Role

Proven hands-on network engineering experience

 - CCNP or higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued): Cisco Certified Network Professional
 - Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, QoS)
 - HSRP: In computer networking, the Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) is a Cisco proprietary redundancy protocol for establishing a fault-tolerant default gateway.
 - BGP : refers to a gateway protocol that enables the internet to exchange routing information between autonomous systems (AS). As networks interact with each other, they need a way to communicate.
 - Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model
 - Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools
 - University degree in Computer Science or a related subject

## Description

Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN)

 - Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
 - Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
 - Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
 - Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
 - Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
 - Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company's security team
 - Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution


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