SENIOR Specialist, Network AND Telecom ($15k Sign on bonus

The Senior Specialist, Network and Telecom position based in Clifton, New Jersey, seeks an experienced Network Infrastructure Engineer proficient in modern informational networking infrastructure systems.

This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations of multiple interconnected networks across geographic sites or campus locations, emphasizing scalable, secure, and complex network solutions.

The engineer will serve as the primary point of contact for networks on-site, managing configuration, administration, and maintenance of Cisco/Juniper switches, routers, firewalls, and IPS devices.

This role requires compliance with ICD 503 Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF), leadership of local IT projects, coordination with IT Security, and resolving system vulnerabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• CCNA Certification or higher
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
• Active US Government Secret Clearance
• Preferred skills: infrastructure certifications, LAN/WAN optimization, firewall management, project management, experience with encryptors and Windows server administration.

This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.