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

Aloden - Woodbridge Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Woodbridge Township, NJ

About the position

The Network Engineer position focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining LAN/WAN/Datacenter network solutions within large enterprise environments. The role requires hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus and/or Arista platforms, as well as expertise in IP routing protocols and DDoS mitigation strategies. This is a contract position based in Iselin, NJ, with a hybrid work model allowing for both onsite and remote work.

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.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience designing and implementing LAN/WAN/Datacenter solutions in large enterprise environments.
• 3+ years experience with BGP, OSPF, and static routing, with a focus on DDoS mitigation and ACL configuration.
• 3+ years of hands-on network engineering experience or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience configuring and managing Cisco Nexus and/or Arista switching and routing platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• CCNA, CCNP/DP, or CCIE (Data Center) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or 3+ years of equivalent networking experience.
• Skill in creating and updating technical design documentation.
• Experience working in a Product/Agile environment using Jira.
• Familiarity with change control processes, preferably using ServiceNow.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio Professional.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and auditors.
• Knowledge of YAML, Python, Ansible, and GitHub.
• Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to coordinate, document, and drive flawless project execution.