Network Engineer

Role Overview

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: NY/NJ Area (Hudson Valley, NY)

Employment Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support and enhance network infrastructure across multiple sites in the NY/NJ area. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of hands-on experience in network design, segmentation, switching, security, and troubleshooting in complex multi-site environments. This role involves both on-site and remote support, with regular travel to facilities in the Hudson Valley region.

• Network Mapping & Documentation:
  Create and maintain diagrams, inventory, and detailed documentation of all network devices and resources.
• Network Design & Segmentation:
  Optimize IP addressing, subnetting, and VLAN configurations to ensure secure and efficient traffic flow.
• Switching & Routing:
  Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco switches and routers across multiple sites; support industrial fiber-optic networks.
• Firewall Management:
  Administer and analyze firewall policies for Palo Alto firewalls; ensure segmentation and secure connectivity.
• Wireless Networking:
  Manage and segment wireless networks, ensuring robust, secure connectivity for office and field operations.
• High Availability:
  Design and implement redundancy and failover solutions to maximize uptime and business continuity.
• Troubleshooting & Support:
  Proactively monitor and resolve WAN/LAN/WLAN issues; provide on-site and remote diagnostic support.
• Inter-Site Connectivity:
  Manage WAN fiber connections, VPNs, and site-to-site routing to ensure reliable inter-site communications.
• Network Security & Compliance:
  Apply security best practices, access controls, and firewall policy reviews.
• Collaboration & Documentation:
  Work with internal teams and vendors to ensure smooth integration of systems, while maintaining thorough documentation.

• Experience:
  
  10+ years in network engineering or architecture, with proven success in enterprise or industrial environments.
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, VLAN design, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, HSRP/VRRP).
• Cisco Networking:
  Advanced experience with Cisco switches/routers (Catalyst, Nexus) and Cisco IOS.
• Industrial Networking:
  Familiarity with hardened industrial switches (Hirschmann or similar) and fiber-optic networking.
• Firewalls & Security:
  Expertise in Palo Alto firewall administration, VPNs, and network security policies.
• Wireless:
  Hands-on experience managing enterprise wireless networks with segmentation and multiple SSIDs.
• Troubleshooting:
  Strong problem-solving skills across WAN, LAN, WLAN; comfortable with on-prem and remote diagnostics.
• Certifications:
  
  Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCIE) and Palo Alto (PCNSE) highly preferred.
• Travel:
  Willingness to travel regularly to sites in the Hudson Valley region.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Advanced certifications: CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Solar Winds, PRTG, etc.) and network diagramming software (Visio, Net Brain).
• Prior work in transportation, public sector, or industrial environments (e.g., tolling, traffic, SCADA).
• Project experience executing network upgrades, assessments, and remediation plans.