Location: Iselin, NJ
Salary: $58.00 USD Hourly - $63.00 USD Hourly
Description: Network Engineer - NMS Tooling (Contract)Location: Iselin, NJ (194 Wood Ave S)
Additional Locations: Charlotte, NC; Irving, TX; Minneapolis, MN
Work Model: Hybrid - 3 days onsite (mandatory)
Type: Contract (18 months, with potential to extend or convert)
Line of Business: Cybersecurity
Positions Available: 1
About the RoleAs a Network Engineer specializing in Network Management Systems (NMS), you will support enterprise-scale network tooling within a large financial organization. You will contribute to moderately complex network engineering initiatives, support both engineering and operational activities, and collaborate across teams to maintain, enhance, and modernize network management platforms.
This role primarily supports
Security Network Services (SNS) network tooling across voice, configuration management, fault management, performance management, and Wi-Fi monitoring. While initially aligned to
Voice tooling, assignments may shift across products and platforms as needed.
Responsibilities- Consult on and contribute to moderately complex Network Engineering initiatives and deliverables.
- Analyze and resolve network tooling challenges by evaluating multiple variables and technical dependencies.
- Support enterprise Network Management Systems (NMS) for voice and data networks, including:
- Performance management
- Fault and configuration management
- Monitoring and analytics
- Perform lab support for platform upgrades, migrations, and vendor-led enhancements.
- Partner with vendors and internal teams on engineering, operations, and tooling strategy.
- Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and production issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with security, certification, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to meet project timelines and operational goals.
- Support change management and documentation aligned with network standards and policies.
Minimum Qualifications- 4+ years of Network Engineering experience (or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, consulting, training, military service, or education).
- Hands-on experience with Network Management Systems (NMS).
- Experience working in Linux-based environments.
- Solid understanding of enterprise networking concepts and operational support.
- Ability to analyze moderately complex technical issues and recommend effective solutions.
Preferred Qualifications- 5+ years of Linux experience.
- 5+ years of experience supporting Network Management Systems (NMS).
- Experience in a large enterprise or financial services environment.
- Familiarity with voice network tooling such as Ribbon Analytics or Ciena MCP.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Dynatrace or similar).
- CCNA or equivalent networking certification.
Tools & Technologies- Network Management Systems (NMS)
- Linux
- Enterprise networking platforms
- Voice and performance management tools
- Monitoring and analytics solutions
- Vendor management and incident response tooling
Additional Information- This role is a backfill for an existing position.
- Hybrid onsite schedule is mandatory (3 days per week).
- All resumes must be submitted through Beeline to be considered.
- Suppliers must not solicit resumes or contact the hiring manager while the role is open.
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