Network Engineer with Datacenter experience, Cisco Nexus and/or Arista

Network Engineer with Datacenter Experience, Cisco Nexus, and/or Arista
Location: Iselin, NJ (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Duration: 24+ Months Contract

Candidate Preference: Local to Iselin, NJ, or nearby areas.

Work Authorization: W2 Candidates only

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

Network Design & Implementation: 3+ years experience designing and implementing LAN/WAN/Datacenter solutions in large enterprise environments.

IP Routing Protocols: 3+ years experience with BGP, OSPF, and static routing, with a focus on DDoS mitigation and ACL configuration.

Network Engineering: 3+ years of hands-on network engineering experience or equivalent.

Cisco/Arista: 3+ years experience configuring and managing Cisco Nexus and/or Arista switching and routing platforms.

Desired Qualifications:

Certifications: CCNA, CCNP/DP, or CCIE (Data Center) preferred.

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or 3+ years of equivalent networking experience.

Documentation: Skill in creating and updating technical design documentation.

Agile: Experience working in a Product/Agile environment using Jira.

Change Control: Familiarity with change control processes, preferably using ServiceNow.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Collaboration: Strong interpersonal, influencing, and relationship-building skills.

Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio Professional.

Compliance: Experience working with regulatory bodies and auditors.

Scripting & Automation: Knowledge of YAML, Python, Ansible, and GitHub.

Problem-Solving: Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems in high-pressure environments.

Execution: Ability to coordinate, document, and drive flawless project execution.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN/Datacenter network solutions.

Configure and troubleshoot IP routing protocols, focusing on security and DDoS mitigation.

Manage and maintain Cisco Nexus and/or Arista network devices.

Create and update technical documentation.

Work collaboratively in an Agile environment.

Participate in change control processes.

Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.