Princeton IT Services, Inc
Role Overview
Job Title:
Senior Network Engineer Location:
NY/NJ Area (Hudson Valley, NY) Employment Type:
Contract We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support and enhance network infrastructure across multiple sites in the NY/NJ area. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of hands-on experience in network design, segmentation, switching, security, and troubleshooting in complex multi-site environments. This role involves both on-site and remote support, with regular travel to facilities in the Hudson Valley region.
Responsibilities
Network Mapping & Documentation: Create and maintain diagrams, inventory, and detailed documentation of all network devices and resources. Network Design & Segmentation: Optimize IP addressing, subnetting, and VLAN configurations to ensure secure and efficient traffic flow. Switching & Routing: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco switches and routers across multiple sites; support industrial fiber-optic networks. Firewall Management: Administer and analyze firewall policies for Palo Alto firewalls; ensure segmentation and secure connectivity. Wireless Networking: Manage and segment wireless networks, ensuring robust, secure connectivity for office and field operations. High Availability: Design and implement redundancy and failover solutions to maximize uptime and business continuity. Troubleshooting & Support: Proactively monitor and resolve WAN/LAN/WLAN issues; provide on-site and remote diagnostic support. Inter-Site Connectivity: Manage WAN fiber connections, VPNs, and site-to-site routing to ensure reliable inter-site communications. Network Security & Compliance: Apply security best practices, access controls, and firewall policy reviews. Collaboration & Documentation: Work with internal teams and vendors to ensure smooth integration of systems, while maintaining thorough documentation.
Requirements
Experience: 10+ years in network engineering or architecture, with proven success in enterprise or industrial environments. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, VLAN design, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, HSRP/VRRP). Cisco Networking: Advanced experience with Cisco switches/routers (Catalyst, Nexus) and Cisco IOS. Industrial Networking: Familiarity with hardened industrial switches (Hirschmann or similar) and fiber-optic networking. Firewalls & Security: Expertise in Palo Alto firewall administration, VPNs, and network security policies. Wireless: Hands-on experience managing enterprise wireless networks with segmentation and multiple SSIDs. Troubleshooting: Strong problem-solving skills across WAN, LAN, WLAN; comfortable with on-prem and remote diagnostics. Certifications: Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCIE) and Palo Alto (PCNSE) highly preferred. Travel: Willingness to travel regularly to sites in the Hudson Valley region. Soft Skills: Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced certifications: CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent. Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.) and network diagramming software (Visio, NetBrain). Prior work in transportation, public sector, or industrial environments (e.g., tolling, traffic, SCADA). Project experience executing network upgrades, assessments, and remediation plans.
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Job Title:
Senior Network Engineer Location:
NY/NJ Area (Hudson Valley, NY) Employment Type:
Contract We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support and enhance network infrastructure across multiple sites in the NY/NJ area. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of hands-on experience in network design, segmentation, switching, security, and troubleshooting in complex multi-site environments. This role involves both on-site and remote support, with regular travel to facilities in the Hudson Valley region.
Responsibilities
Network Mapping & Documentation: Create and maintain diagrams, inventory, and detailed documentation of all network devices and resources. Network Design & Segmentation: Optimize IP addressing, subnetting, and VLAN configurations to ensure secure and efficient traffic flow. Switching & Routing: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco switches and routers across multiple sites; support industrial fiber-optic networks. Firewall Management: Administer and analyze firewall policies for Palo Alto firewalls; ensure segmentation and secure connectivity. Wireless Networking: Manage and segment wireless networks, ensuring robust, secure connectivity for office and field operations. High Availability: Design and implement redundancy and failover solutions to maximize uptime and business continuity. Troubleshooting & Support: Proactively monitor and resolve WAN/LAN/WLAN issues; provide on-site and remote diagnostic support. Inter-Site Connectivity: Manage WAN fiber connections, VPNs, and site-to-site routing to ensure reliable inter-site communications. Network Security & Compliance: Apply security best practices, access controls, and firewall policy reviews. Collaboration & Documentation: Work with internal teams and vendors to ensure smooth integration of systems, while maintaining thorough documentation.
Requirements
Experience: 10+ years in network engineering or architecture, with proven success in enterprise or industrial environments. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, VLAN design, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, HSRP/VRRP). Cisco Networking: Advanced experience with Cisco switches/routers (Catalyst, Nexus) and Cisco IOS. Industrial Networking: Familiarity with hardened industrial switches (Hirschmann or similar) and fiber-optic networking. Firewalls & Security: Expertise in Palo Alto firewall administration, VPNs, and network security policies. Wireless: Hands-on experience managing enterprise wireless networks with segmentation and multiple SSIDs. Troubleshooting: Strong problem-solving skills across WAN, LAN, WLAN; comfortable with on-prem and remote diagnostics. Certifications: Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCIE) and Palo Alto (PCNSE) highly preferred. Travel: Willingness to travel regularly to sites in the Hudson Valley region. Soft Skills: Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced certifications: CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent. Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.) and network diagramming software (Visio, NetBrain). Prior work in transportation, public sector, or industrial environments (e.g., tolling, traffic, SCADA). Project experience executing network upgrades, assessments, and remediation plans.
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