Network Engineer / Contract / Remote

Motion Recruitment; New York (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Benefits included

4-month contract

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure for large-scale environments. You will work on LAN/WAN solutions, optimize connectivity, and ensure security and reliability for clients on a fully remote contract.

The role requires deep knowledge of networking protocols, experience with Cisco/Juniper/Aruba gear, and strong disaster recovery design skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of network engineering experience with multiple certs (CNE/CCNA/CCNP/CCSP/CCVP/CCIE) preferred
• Experience in large network environments (10,000+ nodes) with Cisco/Juniper/Aruba gear
• Strong knowledge of common network protocols and routing protocols
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, WhatsUp Gold, CiscoWorks
• Expert design experience across internet, intranet, extranet systems and security considerations
• Disaster recovery design expertise and capacity planning skills
• Storage and SAN architecture understanding and performance tuning

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network solutions for robust, secure client connectivity
• Design and implement LAN, WAN, and wireless networks
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and access points
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot to ensure optimal operation
• Implement security measures to protect against threats
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate solutions with existing systems
• Document configurations, processes, and procedures for reference and compliance

Skills

Network design

Cisco/Juniper/Aruba

Network protocols (SNMP, RIP, IPS, EIG

Network monitoring tools

Network security design

Disaster recovery design

Capacity planning & tuning

LAN/WAN/Wireless

Tools

SolarWinds

WhatsUp Gold

CiscoWorks

Job description

In this role, you’ll design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN and WAN solutions, while ensuring secure and reliable connectivity. You’ll oversee network performance, troubleshoot complex issues, manage network upgrades, and collaborate with security teams to improve infrastructure, support disaster recovery, and maintain 24/7 network operations.

This is a 4-month W2 contract with benefits and a possibility of extension! It is a fully remote role!

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of experience with certification such as CNE, CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, CCVP, CCIE and others desired
• Experience working in large network environments (10,000+ nodes) with Cisco, Juniper or Aruba networking equipment
• Advanced understanding of common network protocols including SNMP, RIP, IPS, EIGRP
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, WhatsUP Gold, CiscoWorks)
• Expert knowledge of internet, intranet and extranet systems design (security, content management, eCommerce, web and application servers)
• Expert knowledge of replication, backup and disaster recovery design
• Expert knowledge of system sizing, capacity planning and performance tuning, and storage and area network architecture

Daily Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage network solutions to ensure robust and secure connectivity for clients.
• Design and implement network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Configure and maintain network hardware, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
• Implement network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate network solutions with existing systems and applications.
• Document network configurations, processes, and procedures for reference and compliance.