Onsite Network Engineer: Cisco & Palo Alto Expert in NYC

Dexian; Highland Beach (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a Network Engineer for our client in New York City. The role focuses on implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure with strong emphasis on security, availability, and performance.

You will work hands-on with Cisco routers/switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and routing protocols to support a resilient IT backbone. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of enterprise networking experience, excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
• Experience with LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLAN, ACLs, and NAT.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and maintain Cisco routers, switches, and wireless networks.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve connectivity issues.
• Support routing and switching technologies, including OSPF, BGP, VLANs, and VPNs.
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and firewall-related issues.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Evaluate new networking technologies and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams on infrastructure projects.
• Ensure network security, availability, and business continuity.

Skills

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Wireless networks

Palo Alto firewalls

Routing protocols (OSPF/BGP)

LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Palo Alto firewall management

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Dexian is seeking a Network Engineer for our client in New York City. The role focuses on implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure with strong emphasis on security, availability, and performance.

You will work hands-on with Cisco routers/switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and routing protocols to support a resilient IT backbone. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of enterprise networking experience, excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability