Network Engineer
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Sr. Network Engineer
Budget: $85ph C2C
Contract Period: 9 month
Work location: New Yolk Metropolitan area; 30% travel
PLEASE NOTE:
This position will conduct simulation test and onsite interviews. Please prescreen candidate hands on experience before submitting.
Key requirements:
100% hands-on experience(To be tested on simulation exercises in CCNPEnterprise (ENSLD ENARSI ENWLSD) and/or CCNP Security (SISE))
Design enterprise networks - switching and routing
Solid background and understanding of Aruba or Cisco wireless
Strong experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams including vendors carriers facilities security accounting overseas team and others.
Expertise in understanding and implementing network access control authentication authorization and identity directories like Active Directory.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and architect scalable secure and high-performing Wi-Fi networks for enterprise corporate offices campuses and remote sites.
Conduct wireless site surveys (predictive and physical) using tools like Ekahau or AirMagnet.
Oversee the installation configuration and tuning of wireless access points (APs) controllers and related infrastructure (e.g. Aruba Cisco Meraki Ruckus).
Develop and implement Wi-Fi security standards including WPA3 802.1X RADIUS integration and rogue AP detection.
Monitor wireless network performance capacity and usage to identify and resolve coverage issues and bottlenecks.
Collaborate with other network security and application teams to ensure seamless connectivity and integration.
Lead or support large-scale wireless projects including upgrades redesigns and new deployments.
Expert understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking
Technically proficient at building highly resilient networks in an enterprise
Strong knowledge of network management platforms
Maintain and update documentation: network diagrams SOPs and topology maps.
Provide mentorship to junior network engineers and assist with technical training initiatives.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards (e.g. PCI-DSS HIPAA).
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical wireless outages or performance incidents.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent work experience).
5 years of experience in network engineering with at least 3 years focused on enterprise wireless networking.
Strong hands-on experience with enterprise Wi-Fi solutions (Cisco Aruba Meraki etc.).
Proficient in wireless standards and technologies: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax MIMO beamforming channel planning.
Familiar with authentication methods such as RADIUS EAP and Active Directory integration.
Skilled in using Wi-Fi tools like Ekahau NetSpot Wireshark and spectrum analyzers.
Understanding of networking protocols: TCP/IP VLANs DHCP DNS QoS etc.
Preferred Certifications:
CWNA CWDP CWSP or other CWNP certifications
Cisco or HPE Wireless (e.g. CCNP Wireless)
Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer (ECSE)
Other Skills:
Excellent customer-facing skills and ability to cooperatively work with peers
Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and abilities
Strong understanding in peer team areas such as servers and desktop support
Expert at designing and implementing networks for new locations
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Budget: $85ph C2C
Contract Period: 9 month
Work location: New Yolk Metropolitan area; 30% travel
PLEASE NOTE:
This position will conduct simulation test and onsite interviews. Please prescreen candidate hands on experience before submitting.
Key requirements:
100% hands-on experience(To be tested on simulation exercises in CCNPEnterprise (ENSLD ENARSI ENWLSD) and/or CCNP Security (SISE))
Design enterprise networks - switching and routing
Solid background and understanding of Aruba or Cisco wireless
Strong experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams including vendors carriers facilities security accounting overseas team and others.
Expertise in understanding and implementing network access control authentication authorization and identity directories like Active Directory.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and architect scalable secure and high-performing Wi-Fi networks for enterprise corporate offices campuses and remote sites.
Conduct wireless site surveys (predictive and physical) using tools like Ekahau or AirMagnet.
Oversee the installation configuration and tuning of wireless access points (APs) controllers and related infrastructure (e.g. Aruba Cisco Meraki Ruckus).
Develop and implement Wi-Fi security standards including WPA3 802.1X RADIUS integration and rogue AP detection.
Monitor wireless network performance capacity and usage to identify and resolve coverage issues and bottlenecks.
Collaborate with other network security and application teams to ensure seamless connectivity and integration.
Lead or support large-scale wireless projects including upgrades redesigns and new deployments.
Expert understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking
Technically proficient at building highly resilient networks in an enterprise
Strong knowledge of network management platforms
Maintain and update documentation: network diagrams SOPs and topology maps.
Provide mentorship to junior network engineers and assist with technical training initiatives.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards (e.g. PCI-DSS HIPAA).
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical wireless outages or performance incidents.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent work experience).
5 years of experience in network engineering with at least 3 years focused on enterprise wireless networking.
Strong hands-on experience with enterprise Wi-Fi solutions (Cisco Aruba Meraki etc.).
Proficient in wireless standards and technologies: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax MIMO beamforming channel planning.
Familiar with authentication methods such as RADIUS EAP and Active Directory integration.
Skilled in using Wi-Fi tools like Ekahau NetSpot Wireshark and spectrum analyzers.
Understanding of networking protocols: TCP/IP VLANs DHCP DNS QoS etc.
Preferred Certifications:
CWNA CWDP CWSP or other CWNP certifications
Cisco or HPE Wireless (e.g. CCNP Wireless)
Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer (ECSE)
Other Skills:
Excellent customer-facing skills and ability to cooperatively work with peers
Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and abilities
Strong understanding in peer team areas such as servers and desktop support
Expert at designing and implementing networks for new locations
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Administration
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
