Network Engineer - Cybersecurity
- $45 per hour
- Somerset [New Jersey]
- Contract
- Contract
- Enterprise Networking Contract
Are you an entry to mid-level Network Engineer with expertise in Cisco technologies and AWS system administration?
We are partnered with a cybersecurity leader specializing in advanced authentication solutions. By leveraging behavioral biometrics and continuous identity verification, they provide robust protection for enterprises, SMBs, and government agencies. Their technology offers a seamless and adaptive approach to safeguarding against unauthorized access, making it a valuable asset in today's threat landscape.
Join the team and play a crucial role in supporting and maintaining their network and cloud infrastructure. As a Cisco L1/L2 Network Engineer, you'll ensure the stability and performance of the network while leveraging your AWS skills to manage cloud-based systems.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting and maintaining Cisco network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Monitoring network performance, identifying issues, and implementing solutions to optimize network performance and reliability.
- Configuring and troubleshooting network devices and services, ensuring seamless connectivity and security.
- Assisting in the deployment and management of AWS cloud infrastructure, including EC2 instances, S3, VPCs, and IAM.
- Performing routine network and cloud administration tasks, such as patch management, backups, and performance tuning.
- Collaborating with IT and operations teams to ensure effective network and cloud integration.
- Documenting network and cloud configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Staying updated with the latest networking and cloud technologies, best practices, and industry trends.
Skills/Must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on Cisco technologies.
- Experience with AWS system administration, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and other AWS services.
- Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
- Hands-on experience with network monitoring and management tools.
- Basic knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve network and cloud-related issues.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or similar are highly desirable.
Salary:
- $45 per hour
If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!