Network Engineer

We are looking for Network Engineer for our client in

Secaucus, NJ Job Title:

Network Engineer Job Location:

Secaucus, NJ Job Type:

Contract Job Overview:

Pay Range:

$53hr - $58hr The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, operating, and optimizing enterprise and data center network infrastructure across on-prem environments. The role focuses on ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and reliability of mission-critical network systems while supporting upgrades, automation, troubleshooting, and global network operations.

Requirement/Must Have:

Minimum 6 years of experience in enterprise and/or cloud network infrastructure. Strong experience in data center networking including routers, switches, and NICs. Experience with

VXLAN/EVPN, BGP

routing, and leaf-spine architectures. Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, NTP, PXE, and TFTP. Experience with Cisco and Arista networking products. Experience with Linux systems in networking environments. Experience with network troubleshooting and performance optimization.

Experience:

Experience deploying and operating data center front-end, back-end, and management networks. Experience performing site visits and supporting network buildouts. Experience supporting software releases, upgrades, and network patches. Experience working with vendor technologies including Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, and AMD/Pensando. Experience developing automation scripts using Python and Ansible. Experience maintaining network documentation including diagrams and cabling layouts. Experience supporting high availability and mission-critical network environments. Experience with monitoring global network infrastructure and incident response (L2 on-call). Experience working with tools such as Infoblox or MAAS. Experience with virtualization and hyper-converged infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities:

Deploy, operate, and maintain data center network infrastructure across multiple environments. Monitor and optimize network performance to reduce latency, packet loss, and jitter. Support network architecture for scalability, resiliency, and high availability. Perform troubleshooting and resolve complex network issues with vendors and internal teams. Manage software upgrades, patches, and system releases for network infrastructure. Develop and maintain network documentation including diagrams, inventories, and runbooks. Conduct site visits to oversee network buildouts and deployments. Monitor global network health and proactively identify potential issues. Train and support L1 teams for operational readiness. Participate in on-call incident response support as L2. Support capacity planning and future network expansion initiatives.

Should Have:

Experience with Cisco Nexus and Nexus Manager. Cisco CCNP certification preferred. Arista ACE-Level 3 certification or higher required. Knowledge of RDMA networking and InfiniBand technologies. Experience in network automation and infrastructure scripting. Strong ability to explain complex network concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills:

Strong knowledge of enterprise and data center networking technologies. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Proficiency in network automation using Python and Ansible. Strong documentation and diagramming skills. Strong understanding of routing, switching, and network protocols. Ability to work independently and in team environments.

Qualification And Education:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred. Relevant network engineering certifications preferred.