Our enterprise client has a hybrid Temp to Perm or Perm position for an experienced Network Engineer to work in an enterprise environment supporting solutions and daily operations and enhancements.
The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the network infrastructure and related systems, ensuring seamless connectivity. The Network Engineer will play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and management of the network, with a focus on SD-WAN, cloud networking, and automation technologies.
location: Edison, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 80 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and resolve complex network and system issues across all layers of the network topology.
- Assist in troubleshooting network-related performance and connectivity issues for users.
- Lead and manage network engineering projects involving the upgrade, replacement, or enhancement of network infrastructure.
- Lead efforts in the design and implementation of SD-WAN technologies, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure network connections between corporate, regional offices, and remote locations.
- Implement and manage AWS Cloud Networking solutions, utilizing Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to drive cloud-based network infrastructure.
- Automate network tasks and processes using Ansible, streamlining deployment and configuration management.
- Utilize Python scripting and ServiceNow integration to automate and enhance workflows for network monitoring, incident management, and reporting.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for in-house network technologies and solutions.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with teams across Technology Operations, Server Group, Desktop Support, Information Security, and Audit.
- Proactively identify and recommend new projects, improvements, and innovative solutions based on monitoring data, prior experience, and hardware expertise.
- Travel to corporate, regional offices, and data centers as required.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 support for network issues and critical incidents.
- Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field preferred, or equivalent experience; advanced-level networking certification is a plus.
- Certifications in Palo Alto, Cisco, Arista, or other networking certifications are highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience with TCP/IP packet analysis using tools like Wireshark.
- Expertise with Next Generation Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, SonicWall).
- Proficient in configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting routers, including experience with dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
- Experience with SD-WAN technologies and solutions for improving network performance, scalability, and security.
- Skilled in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices including wireless access points, firewalls, routers, and switches (e.g., Cisco, Arista).
- Experience with AWS Cloud Networking, leveraging Terraform for infrastructure automation and Bitbucket for code management.
- Experience with Enterprise Network Management and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Ansible).
- Automation expertise in configuring and managing networks using Ansible, with experience in Python scripting to optimize and streamline tasks.
- ServiceNow experience for automating incident management, network performance monitoring, and change management workflows.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 8 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
