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Verinext

Network Engineer

Verinext, Secaucus, New Jersey, us, 07094

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We are seeking a motivated Network Engineer to support and maintain enterprise network environments onshore in Secaucus, NJ. Candidates should have 3+ years of hands‑on experience, solid fundamentals in networking, and practical experience with tools such as DLP Forcepoint, Cisco networking, Fortinet firewalls, HPE servers/storage, and Arctic Wolf MDR. The role focuses on day‑to‑day network operations, troubleshooting, and implementation of improvements across our infrastructure.

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 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)

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries: Non‑profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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