Principal IT Engineer – Networking

Jobtailor

New Jersey

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Network Engineer in New Jersey to design, deploy, and operate Cisco and Meraki wired/wireless networks for corporate campuses and branch sites.

You will lead incident handling, drive standardization, and collaborate with security teams on identity-based controls, while mentoring junior engineers and shaping the network roadmap.

Qualifications

Completed Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
10+ years hands-on experience in engineering enterprise networks.
Expert-level Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting.
Advanced ability to design, operate, and optimize Cisco/Meraki networks.
Strong routing, switching, high availability, and resiliency knowledge.
Experience with 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, IAM integrations, and segmentation.
Ability to analyze performance using telemetry/monitoring tools.
Experience managing firewalls (policy, NAT, VPN, traffic analysis).
Knowledge of cloud networking (VPC/VNet design, VPNs, security controls).
Scripting/automation via PowerShell, Python, or APIs.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and operate enterprise network solutions focused on Cisco/Meraki tech.
Ensure day-to-day reliability and performance of campus and branch connectivity.
Partner with security and infrastructure teams for identity and access controls (ISE).
Drive standardization, documentation, and automation to improve ops.
Lead incident triage, root-cause analysis, and resolution for network events.
Execute network changes using change-management processes (ServiceNow).
Plan and optimize RF designs, including channel, power, roaming, and capacity.
Implement SSIDs, guest access, segmentation, and wireless security controls.
Design, implement, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infra.
Configure routing, switching, high availability, resiliency, and failover.
Plan upgrades/expansions and lifecycle refreshes.
Maintain monitoring, alerts, capacity, asset/config accuracy, health checks.
Create/run diagrams, runbooks, documentation; share knowledge with team.

Skills

Cisco Network Design

Meraki Wireless Solutions

Layer 2 & 3 Troubleshooting

Network Automation

PowerShell or Python

802.1X RADIUS TACACS+

Cloud Networking

Incident Management

Change Management

Communication & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

RF & Spectrum Analysis Tools

Network Monitoring Tools

APIs

Configuration Management Tools

Job description

Design, implement, and operate enterprise network solutions focused on Cisco and Meraki wired and wireless technologies
Ensure day-to-day reliability and performance of campus and branch connectivity
Partner with security and infrastructure teams to integrate identity and access controls such as Cisco ISE
Drive continuous improvement through standardization, documentation, and automation
Lead incident triage, escalation, root-cause analysis, and resolution for network-related events
Execute network changes using established change-management practices such as ServiceNow
Design, configure, and operate Cisco and Meraki wireless LAN environments
Plan and optimize RF designs, including channel, power, roaming, and capacity
Implement SSIDs, guest access, segmentation, wireless security standards, and identity-based access controls
Design, implement, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure
Configure and optimize routing, switching, high availability, resiliency, and failover
Plan and execute upgrades, expansions, and lifecycle refreshes
Maintain monitoring, alerting, capacity tracking, asset and configuration accuracy, and routine health checks
Create and maintain network standards, diagrams, runbooks, and documentation
Automate repeatable tasks and reporting using scripts and APIs
Partner with service desk teams and junior engineers to improve troubleshooting workflows and knowledge sharing
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical direction and roadmap planning

Requirements

Completed Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or relevant work experience required
10+ years of hands-on experience supporting and engineering enterprise networks
Expert-level Layer 2 and Layer 3 enterprise networking troubleshooting
Advanced ability to design, operate, and optimize Cisco and/or Meraki wired and wireless enterprise networks
Strong understanding of routing, switching, high availability, and network resiliency
Proficiency with 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, identity and access integrations, and network segmentation
Ability to analyze network performance using telemetry and monitoring tools
Experience managing firewalls, including policy configuration, NAT, VPN, and traffic analysis
Knowledge of cloud networking, including VPC/VNet design, routing, VPN connectivity, and security controls
Familiarity with IT service management processes for incident, problem, and change management
Scripting and automation capability using PowerShell, Python, or APIs
Strong communication and analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers
Ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and operating Cisco and/or Meraki wired and wireless environments
Preferred Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, and/or Meraki CMNA
Experience with Cisco ISE design and policy administration
Experience performing wireless surveys and using RF and spectrum analysis tools
Experience with network automation, configuration management, or infrastructure tooling

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and operating Cisco and Meraki wired and wireless networks, with a strong focus on network performance, security integrations, and automation. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance network reliability and efficiency.

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