Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Network Engineer for our client who 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting and maintaining enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in networking fundamentals and practical experience with key security and infrastructure tools such as DLP Forcepoint, Cisco networking, Fortinet firewalls, HPE servers/storage, and Arctic Wolf MDR. This role will assist in day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting, and implementation of improvements across our infrastructure.
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of Verinext's clients, onsite in Secaucus, NJ.
Requirements Responsibilities - Support, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network systems including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure
- Manage and monitor Cisco networking equipment, performing configuration changes and resolving connectivity issues
- Administer and support Fortinet firewalls, including rule updates, VPN configuration, and security event analysis
- Assist with deployment, configuration, and maintenance of HPE server and storage solutions
- Work with DLP Forcepoint to ensure data loss prevention policies are properly configured, monitored, and tuned
- Partner with the security team to monitor alerts and incidents via Arctic Wolf MDR, responding to potential threats and escalating as appropriate
- Participate in network upgrades, new hardware rollouts, and ongoing optimization projects
- Document network configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps
- Provide Tier 1-2 support for network-related tickets and escalate complex issues as needed
- Ensure systems align with security, compliance, and best-practice standards
Required Skills & Experience - 3+ years of hands-on experience in network administration or engineering
- Strong working knowledge of Cisco networking (routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, wireless)
- Experience configuring and supporting Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate, VPN, security policies)
- Practical experience with DLP Forcepoint for data protection and policy management
- Exposure to HPE server and storage platforms (ProLiant, Nimble, etc.)
- Familiarity with Arctic Wolf MDR monitoring and responding to security alerts
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, NAT, VPNs, and standard networking principles
- Experience supporting Windows and/or Linux network environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
Preferred (Nice-to-Have)- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, Network+, Fortinet NSE, or similar
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Basic scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python)
- Exposure to cloud networking (Azure, AWS)
Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Job Tags
Contract work,