Network Engineer / WAN Engineer

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:

• 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.