Network Fortinet Engineer, 110k plus bonus, Manufacturing Company, US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD ONLY, Eatontown, HYBRID POSITION

ABSOLUTELY NO OPT EAD, THANK YOU

US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD ONLY

US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD ONLY

HYBRID POSITION, 3 DAYS ON SITE

MUST LIVE LOCAL TO EATONTOWN

US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD ONLY APPLY

NO C2C, NO CORP TO CORP

ABSOLUTELY NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

MUST LIVE WITHIN 30 MILES OF EATONTOWN NJ !!!!!!!!!!!!

Network Engineer, responsible for maintaining and administering computer networks, including hardware, software and other related systems. Perform disaster recovery operations, protect data and systems from attacks, and replace faulty network hardware components.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for technical resources for network related projects

• Develop an enterprise network architecture strategy to support our growth focused on scalability, performance, and availability

• Implement network MPLS circuits and escalate related issues for all locations

• Change management process and implementation of network (WAN/LAN), firewall, and router changes to environment

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software and other network and system issues

• Replacing faulty network hardware components when required

• Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot network switches, firewalls, data diodes and routers

• Responsible for network patch management (switches, routers and firewalls) deployment

• Perform root-cause analysis on IT and end-user support issues; evaluate documented resolutions, analyzing trends and developing appropriate technical or training solutions to prevent future problems

• Work with Cyber team on implementation of security controls and directives

• Monitors WAN bandwidth utilization and upgrades as necessary.

Position Specifications/Requirements:

• Requires Associate’s degree in computer science or technical certification; Bachelor’s degree with a network engineering focus preferred

• A minimum of 3 years of network engineering experience with network and security technologies such as intrusion prevention technologies, proxy, VPN and remote access technologies

• Experience with Forinet devices, Cisco firewalls, routers and switches product lines

Strong understanding of network infrastructure, hardware, designs and topologies; LAN and WAN experience

• Ability to implement, administer and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices and network connectivity issues including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches and controllers

• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols

• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems

• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources

• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization

• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good understanding of information security and best practices

• Experience in utility industry and network professional certifications a plus (CCNA, CCNP)

• Valid Driver’s license as travel will be required from time to time based on the needs of the business.