Senior Network & Security Engineer; CCIE ; in NYC

Senior Network & Security Engineer (CCIE Required)

New York City, NY (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)
12+ Month Contract

$60/HR on W2
Immediate Start

No Sponsorship Available

Why This Role?

• Long-term contract with strong extension potential
• Work on large-scale, global enterprise networks
• Exposure to modern technologies
  : SD-WAN, Zero Trust, Cloud (AWS/Azure)
• High-impact, hands‑on engineering role (not just support)

Local or nearby candidates strongly preferred due to hybrid requirement.

What You’ll Do

You’ll play a key role in designing, securing, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure across global environments.

• Lead and support WAN/LAN & SD-WAN deployments (Cisco, Fortinet, Velo Cloud)
• Engineer secure network environments using NGFWs & VPNs
• Drive Zero Trust initiatives (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA)
• Build and maintain cloud connectivity (AWS & Azure)
• Automate network tasks using Python or Ansible
• Collaborate with global teams and mentor junior engineers

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years of network & security engineering experience
• Active CCIE (Enterprise or Security) – required
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet
  • Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc.)
  • SD-WAN and enterprise‑scale networks
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS/Azure)
• Background in large, multi‑site/global environments

Nice to Have (Not Mandatory)

• Experience with NAC/ISE, DDoS protection
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, ISO, or ITIL frameworks
• Automation/scripting experience
• Must be able to start immediately
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
• Hybrid role – 3 days onsite in NYC