C2C Requirement for Sr. Network Engineer – New York City, NY

US staffing Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

US staffing Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Network Engineer to design, build, and manage large-scale enterprise networks, with a strong Cisco focus in NYC. The role emphasizes data center networking, ACI, automation, and leadership in complex projects, including security, uptime, and regulatory considerations.

Candidates should bring 10+ years of experience, CCNP/CCIE, and a track record in financial services environments. This position is onsite in New York City.

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing, implementing and troubleshooting large-scale enterprise networks.
• Strong Cisco routing and switching, Nexus data center, and ACI expertise.
• Experience with firewall, load balancers, and IPAM/DNS/DHCP administration.
• Leadership, project delivery, and mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and security/compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and deployment of enterprise LAN/WAN and data center networks.
• Manage Cisco routers, Nexus switches, and ACI fabrics in production.
• Define standards and policies for security, scalability, and availability.
• Drive network automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Lead RCA for complex incidents and plan migrations/upgrades.
• Oversee configurations for Palo Alto, F5, Infoblox systems.
• Prepare HLDs and LLDs; maintain comprehensive docs.
• Support capacity planning and lifecycle management.

Skills

Cisco Routing & Switching

Cisco Nexus & Data Center Networking

Cisco ACI

Network Automation

High Availability Design

Troubleshooting

Enterprise Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Cisco CCNP/CCIE

Palo Alto PCNSE / F5-CTS / Infoblox NIOS

Tools

Palo Alto

F5 BIG-IP

Infoblox

Python

Ansible

Cisco DNA Center

Job description

Role :Sr. Network Engineer

Location:New York City, NY - Local only

Exp: 10+ Years

Skills:Cisco Routing & Switching, Cisco Nexus & Data Center Networking, Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure),Nexus 5K/7K/9K platforms and NX-OS

Job Description:

Who are we looking for?We are seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer with a strong background in Cisco networking technologies, campus data center, network design, and network automation. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in designing, building, and managing large-scale enterprise networks - preferably in financial services or other mission-critical environments. This role demands deep technical expertise, leadership skills, and hands-on experience in implementing and maintaining complex network infrastructures.

Indicative Activities:

• Lead the design, architecture, and deployment of enterprise-scale network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and data center networks.
• Manage Cisco routers, switches, Nexus series, and Cisco ACI fabrics in production environments.
• Define and enforce network standards, policies, and best practices to ensure security, scalability, and high availability.
• Drive network automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new implementations, migrations, and major upgrades.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for complex network incidents and outages.
• Oversee and validate configurations for firewalls (Palo Alto), load balancers (F5), and IPAM/DNS/DHCP (Infoblox) systems.
• Prepare HLDs (High-Level Designs) and LLDs (Low-Level Designs) and maintain comprehensive network documentation.
• Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle management of network infrastructure.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to internal security and change management processes.

Technical Skills:

Must Have

• Cisco Routing & Switching - Deep understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, HSRP, and QoS.
• Cisco Nexus & Data Center Networking - Hands-on experience with Nexus 5K/7K/9K platforms and NX-OS.
• Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) - Design, configuration, and policy-based automation.
• Network Automation - Experience with tools like Python, Ansible, or Cisco DNA Center.
• High Availability and Redundancy Design for critical network components.
• Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization across enterprise environments.
• Proven experience managing medium-to-large-scale enterprise networks (preferably financial organizations).

Good To Have

• Exposure to Palo Alto Firewalls (policy management, Panorama).
• Experience with F5 Load Balancers (LTM, GTM configuration and troubleshooting).
• Knowledge of Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM).
Familiarity with SDN solutions and Cloud Networking.
• Understanding Network Security Principles and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS).
• Scripting or orchestration experience for CI/CD-based network automation.

Process Skills:

• Proficiency in ITIL-based operational processes - Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management.
• Ability to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and technical documentation.
• Experience with project delivery methodologies and stakeholder communication during large-scale implementations.
• Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Conduct technical design reviews, risk assessments, and post-implementation validation.

Behavioral Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability in complex technical environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills across technical and business audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in project execution and mentoring of junior network engineers.
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing business needs and technologies.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, fostering cross-functional partnerships.

Qualification:

• Professional with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex network infrastructures (with focus on Cisco).
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Cisco CCNP / CCIE (Routing & Switching or Data Center)
• Palo Alto PCNSE, F5-CA / F5-CTS, or Infoblox NIOS certifications (optional but advantageous).
• Demonstrated experience working in medium to large scale network deployments.