Network Engineer - III

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We are hiring for Network Engineer - III - Basking Ridge, NJ(Hybrid)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Network Engineer - III to join our team in Basking Ridge, NJ. This position will involve configuring, administering, and troubleshooting network systems, with a particular focus on security platforms, firewalls, routers, and switches. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of networking protocols, virtualization technologies, and security management, along with the ability to independently manage complex projects.

Responsibilities:

• Firewall & Security Management: Configure and administer firewalls and related security platforms for production environments. Ensure seamless integration with management and monitoring systems.
• Network Infrastructure: Manage power, space, and network address allocation tools. Create and manage work orders for physical equipment installation (rack and stack) and Layer1 cabling.
• Performance Metrics: Review performance metrics to ensure service levels are maintained and configuration audits are conducted to minimize deltas.
• Methodology Development: Develop and manage methods of procedures (MOPs) for implementation, ensuring proper documentation and execution.
• Technical Support: Provide high-tier technical support for operations and engineering teams regarding security and networking issues.
• Vendor Coordination: Interface with vendors to confirm developed procedures and troubleshoot impact events.
• Project Management: Lead technical discussions, track progress, and manage milestones within both in-team and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Documentation & Troubleshooting: Provide advanced technical documentation, troubleshoot network devices, and utilize session traces and packet captures to assist in root cause analysis.

Must-Have Skills:

• Networking Equipment: Advanced knowledge and experience configuring routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other Enterprise & Carrier-Class network devices.
• Scripting Languages: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Unix, Perl, Java, Python, or similar.
• Virtualization & Automation: Strong understanding of virtualization and automation technologies.
• Technical Documentation: Advanced experience writing and maintaining configuration procedures and documentation, including Visio diagrams.
• Troubleshooting: Experience in troubleshooting network devices and using tools like session traces and packet captures for root cause analysis.
• Project Management & Communication: Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to multitask across several high-visibility projects.

Desired Skills:

• Networking Protocols: Knowledge of IP addressing (IPv4 and IPv6), SNMP (v2 & v3), BGP/OSPF, MPLS, VPN concepts, and QoS/CoS.
• Networking Technologies: Expertise in L2 Switching, Layer1 cabling (Copper & Fiber), and Media Standards.
• Vendor Experience:
• Required: Experience with Juniper JunOS and Cisco IOS.
• Preferred: Experience with F5 LTM/AFM/BigIP/BigIQ and Juniper ScreenOS.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

What you didn’t know about us:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short/Long Term Disability and Critical
• Care/Illness Protection
• Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
• We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!
• We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
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