Network Security Engineer [C] //Local to NJ

Network Security Engineer [C]

Req number:

R7268

Employment Type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility

Hybrid

Job Summary

Client: State of NJ OIT

CAI Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Contract Start & End Date: ASAP - 6/30/27 (will be extended)

Onsite or remote: Hybrid Role (3 days Onsite, 2 days Remote)

Worksite address: 200 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08625

*Local candidates only, Administer Existing Data Center Network Infrastructure, Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Server, Managed Hosting, Cloud, DB, Mainframe, O365, Agencies) to provide networking services as requested by them, Implement Upgrades of Cisco (some Arista as well) Infrastructure in our Data Centers, Defining the logical, physical design of ACI fabric, define spines and leaf s, implement policy model and security segmentation*

Job Description

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our growing team. This role involves design and implementation of security solutions, as well as developing and managing DMZ designs, IPSec configurations, and Nexus vPC architecture. This role will be full time and Hybrid in Trenton, NJ

What You'll Do

• Design and implement security solutions using protocols such as BGP, VxLAN, SD-WAN, SDN, EVPN, IS-IS, MPLS, LDP, and Segment Routing

• Develop and manage DMZ designs, IPSec configurations, and Nexus vPC architecture

• Apply MacSEC technology to enhance data security

• Monitor and optimize QoS traffic shaping

• Work with Cisco Nexus hardware to ensure network reliability

• Collaborate on projects involving Wireless LAN Controllers, Arista Velo Cloud, Arista Cloud Vision, and RADIUS (as needed)

What You'll Need

Required:

• Extensive experience with Cisco Nexus hardware

• Proficiency in protocols including BGP, VxLAN, SD-WAN, SDN, EVPN, IS-IS, MPLS, LDP, and Segment Routing

• Hands-on experience with DMZ design, IPSec, Nexus vPC architecture, and MacSEC technology

• Knowledge of QoS traffic shaping principles

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Wireless LAN Controllers, Arista Velo Cloud, Arista Cloud Vision, and RADIUS

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work requiring prolonged periods of sitting

• Ability to use a computer for extended periods, including repetitive typing, clicking, and viewing a screen