Wireless Network Engineer

Infojini Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology services firm in New York seeks a Wireless Systems Engineer for IT network engineering. The role requires expertise in security protocols, routing, and firewall management. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 years’ experience in network engineering with strong troubleshooting skills. This position involves project leadership for wireless solutions, working closely with clients across NYC. Contract employment is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in IT network engineering.
• Strong understanding of Fortinet Firewalls architecture.
• Experience with complex routing and switching environments.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Implement routing and security protocols and related technologies.
• Deploy and manage security products such as firewalls and antivirus.
• Perform day-to-day network operations including VPN and LAN/WAN management.
• Utilize network monitoring tools for diagnostics.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for network efficiency.

Skills

Routing protocols implementation

Security protocols deployment

Network monitoring and troubleshooting

Firewall management

Strong troubleshooting skills

Tools

Fortinet Firewalls

SD-WAN technologies

Cisco CLI

Wireshark

Job description

Overview

Client provides for the sustained, efficient, and effective delivery of IT services, infrastructure, and telecommunications to enhance service delivery to New York City's residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. As the City's technology leader, Client maintains the foundational IT infrastructure and systems that touch every aspect of City life including public safety, human services, education, and economic development across governmental operations.

The successful candidate will serve as a Wireless Systems Engineer reporting to the infrastructure division. This position supports the operation of ongoing security infrastructure requirements, including configuration, evolution, and upgrades. The Wireless Systems Engineer will lead projects and initiatives and contribute to the technical design and upgrade of OTI’s SD-WAN system. The role offers the opportunity to work across teams and contribute to wireless technologies and security offerings while leading the charge for wireless solutions across NYC, involving critical thinking and problem solving in concert with industry-standard best practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement routing and security protocols and related technologies, including but not limited to EIGRP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, SSH, TCP/IP, UDP, SSL, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SIEM, L2/L3 switching, 802.1Q, VLANs, QoS, ACLs, VxLAN, SIP, RTP.
• Deploy and manage security products such as firewalls, IPSec, IDS/IPS, anti-spam, antivirus, RADIUS, PKI, IKE, certificates, L2TP, SSH, SSL, and related cryptographic and authentication mechanisms.
• Perform day-to-day network operations including routing, switching, VPN, LAN/WAN management, network security, intrusion detection, antivirus, change management, and issue resolution.
• Utilize network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (sniffer, syslog, NetFlow, TCPDUMP, Wireshark) for network management and diagnostics.
• Configure and operate Fortinet firewalls, F5 and AVI load balancers, SD-WAN architectures, and WAN automation technologies.
• Work with Cisco CLI and support cross-platform environments (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Collaborate with network engineering teams to ensure efficient network operations and contribute to troubleshooting beyond normal work hours when required.
• Document networks, network systems, MOPs, and other operational materials; conduct network and security assessments to troubleshoot and optimize performance; design, test, evaluate, and implement new architectures and technologies.

Mandatory Skills/Experience

Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered

• At least 12 years of experience in an IT network engineering or architect role
• Strong understanding of Fortinet Firewalls architecture with hands-on experience
• Experience with complex routing and switching environments
• Experience with virtualization technologies
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in implementing network patches
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Position is client-facing; strong customer support and interpersonal skills desirable
• Cisco WLAN and ISE experience
• Understanding of remote access technologies including Citrix, IPsec VPN
• Working knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)
• Active CCNP certification (Security/Route/Switch) preferred

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Government Administration