SSUSA Job #1103: NETWORK ENGINEER
Job Description
One of our technology clients seeks a skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our team and play a key role in managing and optimizing our network infrastructure. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys tackling complex technical challenges. The position is in the Edison, NJ area and you must be able to work in the office 5 days a week.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain robust secure network solutions including firewalls, VPNs (covering site-to-site, remote access, and cloud-based connections), and ACLs.
Monitor and manage LANs and WANs, including configuration and management of network devices.
Collaborate with other IT teams for seamless network integration and support.
Create, update, and maintain documentation of environment, network configuration, and operational procedures.
Collaborate with IT Security team to implement Network Access Control (NAC), access control lists (ACLs), firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, and develop network security policies and procedures.
Provide technical support to internal users and external stakeholders.
Provide project management for various network activities, including upgrades, implementations, and migrations.
Manage and optimize cloud network environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), including configuration, security, and resource optimization.
Collaborate with external clients throughout the network lifecycle, delivering reliable and secure solutions that address their specific needs, from initial assessment to successful change implementation.
Requirements & Skills:
Minimum 3-5 years in network engineering.
Expert experience with firewall technologies
Familiarity with network security best practices and frameworks.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic, and management tools.
Proven experience and success with LAN, WLAN, Firewalls, and VPN design and implementation.
Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
ITIL® Foundation certification (Preferred).
Professional certification (ex: CCNA, CCSA, JNCIS-ENT, CompTIA Network+, GSEC) (Preferred).
Experience managing cloud network environments (Azure, GCP, AWS preferred), and familiarity with cloud automation tools (Preferred).
SEND YOUR RESUME TO CLIFF@SSUSA.COM MENTION JOB 1103 IN THE SUBJECT BOX.
Job Location
Edison, NJ
Position Type
Permanent
Salary Range
UP TO 100K