Hybrid Network & Security Engineer

Evrhire; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Evrhire is seeking a Network & Security Engineer (AVP) to engineer and administer large-scale enterprise networks. Responsibilities include managing Arista, Cisco and FortiGate devices, implementing DMZs, and ensuring security policy compliance.

The role requires hands-on experience with routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/PIM), VPNs, and network monitoring, with a strong emphasis on uptime and capacity planning. Willingness to support global operations and off-hours as needed.

Qualifications

• At least Arista Level (ACE-A / L1) or (L3) certification.
• Good understanding of routing and transport protocols at OSI layers.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux, Windows and telecom equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administer Arista, Cisco networks and FortiGate firewalls.
• Implement and support Arista product line and Catalyst switches/routers.
• Manage LAN, MAN, WAN, VPN and DMZs with production support and capacity planning.
• Analyze and audit overall network security.
• Global follow-the-sun network responsibilities.
• Design and implement best-practice connectivity and DMZ solutions.
• Provide connectivity support to internal customers and teams.
• Recommend network best practices to meet business requirements.
• Project-manage infrastructure deployments and network migrations.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Security and Change Control policies.
• Troubleshoot networks, proxy, firewall, DNS and external connectivity.
• Implement firewall rules and DMZs for Fortinet FortiGate appliances.
• Configure routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, PIM.
• Administer firewalls, F5 load balancers, FortiGate proxies.
• Maintain network monitoring tools and infrastructure documentation.
• Off hours and weekend support required.
• Role split: 75% network administration, 15% firewall security, 10% voice support.

Skills

Arista ACE

L3 certification

BGP

OSPF

PIM

Fortinet FortiGate

UNIX/Linux

VPN concepts

Firewall administration

Network monitoring

Job description

Evrhire is seeking a Network & Security Engineer (AVP) to engineer and administer large-scale enterprise networks. Responsibilities include managing Arista, Cisco and FortiGate devices, implementing DMZs, and ensuring security policy compliance.

The role requires hands-on experience with routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/PIM), VPNs, and network monitoring, with a strong emphasis on uptime and capacity planning. Willingness to support global operations and off-hours as needed.