Job Description
Job Title: Network engineer / WAN Engineer
Location: Berkeley Height, NJ or Alpharetta, GA
Fulltime
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Network Engineer / WAN Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting our growing network infrastructure. This role involves working on-site 5 days a week from our Offshore Development Center (ODC) and collaborating closely with architects, field engineers, and cross-functional project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and establish network systems by defining system structure and standards.
- Plan and implement scalable network solutions to improve existing IT infrastructure.
- Monitor and optimize network performance; troubleshoot issues and outages.
- Collaborate with network architects to enhance performance and reliability.
- Investigate and resolve LAN and WAN failures using various diagnostic tools.
- Configure and maintain routing, switching devices, hosted IP voice services, and firewalls.
- Ensure security of the network by implementing and enforcing policies and access controls.
- Manage firewall configurations aligned with organizational IT security standards.
- Upgrade and maintain data network equipment to the latest stable platforms.
- Provide remote support during field installations and post-installation issue resolution.
- Conduct regular capacity management and audits of IP networks and hosted devices.
- Generate operational reports and status updates based on network activity and performance.
- Interface regularly with project managers, engineers, and technical support staff.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, including WAN/LAN environments.
- Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewall configuration, and network protocols.
- Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting network-related issues and providing solutions.
- Familiarity with firewall technologies and IT security best practices.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and onsite environment.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
- Cisco, Juniper, or other networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP).
- Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries.
- Prior experience with voice over IP (VoIP) technologies.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.