Network Engineer
13 days ago
Secaucus
Job Description We are seeking a motivated Network Engineer for our client who 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting and maintaining enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in networking fundamentals and practical experience with key security and infrastructure tools such as DLP Forcepoint, Cisco networking, Fortinet firewalls, HPE servers/storage, and Arctic Wolf MDR. This role will assist in day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting, and implementation of improvements across our infrastructure. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of Verinext's clients, onsite in Secaucus, NJ. Requirements Responsibilities • Support, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network systems including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure., • Manage and monitor Cisco networking equipment, performing configuration changes and resolving connectivity issues., • Administer and support Fortinet firewalls, including rule updates, VPN configuration, and security event analysis., • Assist with deployment, configuration, and maintenance of HPE server and storage solutions., • Work with DLP Forcepoint to ensure data loss prevention policies are properly configured, monitored, and tuned., • Partner with the security team to monitor alerts and incidents via Arctic Wolf MDR, responding to potential threats and escalating as appropriate., • Participate in network upgrades, new hardware rollouts, and ongoing optimization projects., • Document network configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps., • Provide Tier 1–2 support for network-related tickets and escalate complex issues as needed., • Ensure systems align with security, compliance, and best-practice standards. Required Skills & Experience • 3+ years of hands-on experience in network administration or engineering., • Strong working knowledge of Cisco networking (routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, wireless)., • Experience configuring and supporting Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate, VPN, security policies)., • Practical experience with DLP Forcepoint for data protection and policy management., • Exposure to HPE server and storage platforms (ProLiant, Nimble, etc.)., • Familiarity with Arctic Wolf MDR monitoring and responding to security alerts., • Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, NAT, VPNs, and standard networking principles., • Experience supporting Windows and/or Linux network environments., • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments., • Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills. Preferred (Nice-to-Have) • Relevant certifications such as CCNA, Network+, Fortinet NSE, or similar., • Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)., • Basic scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python)., • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
