Senior Network Engineer | VY Systems | New York, NY

VY Systems; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VY Systems in New York City is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to own enterprise network architecture, routing, switching, firewall management, and cloud interconnects on a contract C2C basis. You will design, deploy, and secure LAN/WAN, data center fabrics, and SD-WAN across multi-site environments.

The role requires 7–10+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, BGP/OSPF, VPNs, and cloud networking (AWS/Azure).

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in routing and switching (Cisco/Juniper).
• Experience with BGP/OSPF and WAN optimization.
• Firewall administration, VPN config, and security posture management.
• Cloud networking experience (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute).
• Excellent English communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Local candidate in NYC, C2C visa eligibility, hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN and data center fabrics.
• Design and optimize routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/MP-BGP/MPLS).
• Manage firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and security appliances.
• Monitor network performance, latency, and utilization.
• Implement SDN/SD-WAN across multi-site branches.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and RCA for outages.
• Document network architecture, IPAM, and runbooks.
• Collaborate with security, DevOps, and cloud teams.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Routing & Switching

BGP

OSPF

Firewall administration

VPN configuration

Cloud networking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Telecommunications/IT

Tools

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus

Juniper

Palo Alto

SD-WAN

Job description

Position Summary:

VY Systems is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Senior Network Engineer with a strong professional background in enterprise network architecture, routing and switching, firewall management, and cloud networking to join our client project on a contract C2C hybrid basis in New York City (local candidates only). In this critical network infrastructure and reliability role, you will be responsible for architecting, deploying, securing, and scaling robust local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), data center routing, and cloud interconnects. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in enterprise networking protocols, security appliances, and network automation to deliver uncompromised system uptime, high availability, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global IT recruitment and staffing enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Senior Network Engineer supporting VY Systems in New York City, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of enterprise network architecture, routing protocols, firewall security policies, and carrier circuits across mission-critical infrastructure. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance routing, switching, and wireless architectures utilizing Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto hardware, configuring and optimizing dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), virtual private networks (VPN), and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), monitoring network performance, bandwidth utilization, and link redundancy, executing rigorous security hardening, access control lists (ACLs), and firewall rule management, collaborating closely with cross-functional security, DevOps, and cloud engineering squads in Agile sprint cycles, conducting rigorous root cause analysis (RCA) and rapid incident remediation for network outages, preparing comprehensive technical documentation of network diagrams, routing tables, and operational runbooks, and managing application requirements by sending your updated resume via direct email to Kayalvizhi at [e-mail]. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex network latency and packet loss anomalies under strict service level agreements. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements ensuring strict compliance with local candidate presence in New York City and C2C terms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, deploy, configure, and maintain robust enterprise local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and data center fabrics.
• Design, configure, and optimize enterprise routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP, and MPLS core networks.
• Manage and secure enterprise firewalls, VPN tunnels, load balancers, and network security appliances (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA).
• Monitor network health, bandwidth utilization, latency, and packet performance utilizing enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Implement Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and SD-WAN architectures across multi-site enterprise branches.
• Provide expert level-3 technical troubleshooting, packet analysis, and rapid root cause analysis (RCA) for network anomalies.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, and cybersecurity squads.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive technical documentation of network architecture diagrams, IPAM inventories, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 to 10+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise network engineering, design, and administration.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on professional expertise in enterprise routing and switching (Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Juniper).
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and WAN optimization.
• Deep practical experience in firewall administration, VPN configuration, and network security posture management.
• Solid practical experience in cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving capabilities under high‑pressure conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.
• Mandatory local candidate status in New York City, C2C visa eligibility, and physical availability for hybrid professional operations.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or AWS Advanced Networking.
• Prior professional working experience in top‑tier financial institutions, telecom operators, or enterprise technology consulting firms.
• Hands‑on familiarity with network automation tooling (Python, Ansible, Netmiko) and API‑driven network management.
• Experience utilizing enterprise monitoring and observability suites (SolarWinds, PRTG, Datadog, Wireshark).
• Exposure to agile infrastructure methodologies and enterprise ITSM ticketing platforms (Jira and ServiceNow).

Application Information:

• Recruiter: VY Systems Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Kayalvizhi
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.vysystems.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Contract Package (C2C)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent NYC Senior Network Engineer Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Contract Engagement (C2C) / Hybrid Work in New York City

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Senior Network Engineer position through VY Systems, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your enterprise routing, BGP, and firewall portfolio, details your packet analysis expertise, and confirms your local availability for hybrid work in New York City.