Job Title: Senior Network Architect/Engineer
Location: Edison, New Jersey (Onsite NJ)
Job Type: Contract
Experience Level: 18- 25 Years
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer. This individual will play a key role in supporting and maintaining the organization's network infrastructure, with a focus on Cisco, Fortinet, F5, and wireless technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in network deployments, particularly for acquisitions, and be capable of independently managing firewall configurations and network setups.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, deployment, and support of LAN/WAN infrastructure.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches, Fortinet firewalls, and F5 load balancers.
- Set up and manage wireless network infrastructure, including site surveys, AP placement, and controller configuration.
- Support network integration efforts related to company acquisitions, including setup from the ground up.
- Perform proactive network monitoring, tuning, and reporting.
- Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and changes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to ensure reliable and secure network services.
- Provide escalation-level support for critical network incidents.
Strong hands-on expertise with:
- Cisco networking equipment (routers, switches, wireless)
- Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate, FortiManager)
- F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM)
- CheckPoint Firewall.
- Enterprise wireless networking
- Proven experience deploying networks for mergers and acquisitions.
- Solid understanding of network security, firewall policies, and VPN technologies.
- Ability to work independently onsite and manage projects with minimal supervision.
- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) or Fortinet NSE certifications.
- Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure) is a plus.