Network Engineer

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer in New Jersey to assist with data and security network deployments, including staging, installation, configuration, validation, and troubleshooting.

You will configure routing, switching, and firewall technologies, create deployment diagrams and notes, and collaborate with sales engineers, project managers, and senior engineers to deliver successful client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience implementing network infrastructure.
• Experience with routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching platforms, preferably Cisco-based environments.
• Networking fundamentals including VLANs, routing, switching, and IP addressing.
• Understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, OSI model, and common network services.
• Basic experience with network security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, and secure access controls.
• Ability to follow established security best practices during network deployments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with network deployments including staging, installation, configuration, validation, and troubleshooting of data and security networks.
• Configure routing, switching, and security platforms based on established designs and best practices.
• Support network discovery activities and assist with gathering technical requirements and documentation for client environments.
• Create and maintain implementation documentation, diagrams, and deployment notes to ensure clear communication with clients and internal teams.
• Work closely with sales engineers, project managers, and senior engineers to deliver successful customer outcomes.
• Diagnose and resolve network and security issues during project deployments and post-implementation support.
• Assist with scheduled maintenance procedures and network updates both remotely and onsite as required.

Skills

Routing configuration

Switching configuration

Network troubleshooting

Security best practices

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Network Engineering

Tools

Cisco Platforms

VPNs

Secure Access Controls

Job description

• • Assist with network and security deployments including staging, installation, configuration, validation, and troubleshooting of data and security networks.
• • Configure routing, switching, and security platforms based on established designs and best practices.
• • Support network discovery activities and assist with gathering technical requirements and documentation for client environments.
• • Create and maintain implementation documentation, diagrams, and deployment notes to ensure clear communication with clients and internal teams.
• • Work closely with sales engineers, project managers, and senior engineers to deliver successful customer outcomes.
• • Diagnose and resolve network and security issues during project deployments and post-implementation support.
• • Assist with scheduled maintenance procedures and network updates both remotely and onsite as required.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience implementing network infrastructure
• Experience working with routing, switching, and firewall technologies
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching platforms, preferably Cisco-based environments
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including VLANs, routing, switching, and IP addressing
• Understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, OSI model, and common network services
• Basic experience with network security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, and secure access controls
• Ability to follow established security best practices during network deployments

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in network infrastructure implementation, including routing, switching, and security technologies. Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining network systems while adhering to security best practices.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Network Infrastructure Implementation
• Routing and Switching Configuration
• Firewall Technologies
• TCP/IP Protocol Stack Understanding
• Network Security Best Practices

Hard Skills

• Network Deployment
• Routing
• Switching
• Firewall Configuration
• VLANs
• IP Addressing
• Troubleshooting
• Network Documentation
• Network Discovery
• Security Technologies

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Network Engineering
• IT
• OSI Model
• Network Services

Tools & Technologies

• Cisco Platforms
• VPNs
• Secure Access Controls