Network Engineer

TEKsystems
$65.00 - $79.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Jersey City
Feb 26, 2025
A large Global Financial Institution is looking to make an additional to their Engineering team and migrate their software. This opportunity is a hybrid schedule offering great compensation. If interested, please apply today! Description Project to Upgrade IOS/firmware versions on Nexus equipment and migrate connections and vlans from Legacy Nexus 7k/5k to Nexus ACI, thus enabling the removal of end of Life equipment. evergreening (From Cisco (IOS & XE) to Arista (EOS); build the Arista environment. Proven experience as a Full Stack Network Engineer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful network infrastructure projects. We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Network Engineer to join our IT team. This role demands a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end networking technologies, encompassing the design, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will be adept at solving complex networking challenges, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability of our network systems. Key Responsibilities* * Implement, and manage network infrastructure including routers & switches, interacting with firewalls, and load balancers across various platforms. * Ability to document and map in detail all connectivity on site to be used to identify business areas / stakeholders and used as a basis to produce a runbook for migration tasks. * Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline network operations and ensure consistency across environments. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application requirements and translate them into network solutions. * Execute the planned migration activities according to the defined schedule and procedures, ensuring minimal downtime and business impact. * Ensure network security by implementing industry-best practices and conducting regular vulnerability assessments. * Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues in a timely and efficient manner. * Stay abreast of the latest networking technologies and trends and recommend upgrades and improvements to keep our network infrastructure at the cutting edge. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers. * Document network designs, configurations, and operating procedures. Required Skills Nexus ACI, Nexus 9K, 7k, 5K / Cisco 6500 environments * Arista build experience required Experience with network operations systems: Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/IOS, Arista EOS Expertise in network engineering, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, LAN/WAN, and QoS. Deep understanding of Dynamic Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Switching Concepts (VLAN's, STP, RSTP, MSTP), and Link Aggregation Proficient in network automation tools and scripting languages such as Github, Ansible--( Required, we use it for the automated provisioning in Arista ) Familiar with circuit ordering and DWDM deployments Strong knowledge of network security protocols and best practices. Excellent problem-solving skills & analytical thinking and the ability to work under pressure. Outstanding communication and teamwork skills. Excellent Microsoft Office and Visio skills. Adaptability and Continuous Learning. Note: Some weekend work will be needed. The teams try to avoid overtime during the week. Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS) are highly advantageous. Skills Nexus ACI, Cisco, Arista, Network engineering, tcp/ip, dns, vpn, lan wan, QoS, routing protocol, Switching, Link Aggregation, Github, Ansible Top Skills Details Nexus ACI,Cisco,Arista,Network engineering,tcp/ip,dns,vpn,lan wan,QoS,routing protocol,Switching,Link Aggregation,Github,Ansible Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $79.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Jersey City,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.