Data Center Network Engineer (Local to Jersey City, NJ)

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posted 19 hours ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

Hybrid
$70 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

MPLS
OSPF
BGP
Leaf
Spine
router
switching

Job Details

Data Center Network Engineer
Duration: 6 Months, possibility to extend
Location : Jersey City, NJ, (Hybrid)
Role and Responsibilities
  • Designing and implementing network infrastructure to support the needs of the organization, including data center networking, virtualization, and cloud computing.
  • Configuring and managing network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Implementing network security measures to protect the organization's data and ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
  • Troubleshooting network issues and performing regular maintenance and upgrades to the network infrastructure.
  • Collaborating with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with other systems and applications.
  • Staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies in network engineering and implementing new tools and techniques as necessary.
  • Participating in the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Documenting network infrastructure and configurations for reference and troubleshooting purposes.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors and partners to ensure the smooth operation of the network infrastructure.
Qualifications
  • Extensive knowledge in MPLS, OSPF, BGP
  • Good understanding of Leaf/Spine, Cisco ACI (ACI experience NOT required)
  • Extensive knowledge of entire Cisco router/switching product line
  • 5-10+ years of network engineering experience within large organizations
  • Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
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