Full Stack Network Engineer

Job Title: Full Stack Network Engineer

Location: Jersey City, NJ/ Buffalo, NY/ Chicago, IL (Remote/Hybrid)

Work Type: Full Time

Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Network Engineer to join our IT team. This role demands a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end networking technologies, encompassing the design, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will be adept at solving complex networking challenges, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability of our network systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure including routers & switches, interacting with firewalls, and load balancers across various platforms.
• Familiar with circuit ordering and DWDM deployments
• Familiar with Nexus 9K, 7k / Cisco 6500 environments and Arista
• Experience with network operations systems: Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/IOS, Arista EOS
• Ability to document and map in detail all connectivity on site to be used to identify business areas / stakeholders and used as a basis to produce a runbook for migration tasks.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline network operations and ensure consistency across environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application requirements and translate them into network solutions.
• Execute the planned migration activities according to the defined schedule and procedures, ensuring minimal downtime and business impact.
• Ensure network security by implementing industry-best practices and conducting regular vulnerability assessments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Stay abreast of the latest networking technologies and trends and recommend upgrades and improvements to keep our network infrastructure at the cutting edge.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers.
• Document network designs, configurations, and operating procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Good English-speaking
• Strong experience in data centre network migration process to move organization's network infrastructure and related systems from one data centre to another or transitioning to a cloud-based or hybrid environment.
• Experience with network operations systems: Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/IOS, Arista EOS
• Ready to work in Hybrid mode in NJ.

Other technical Skills:

• Expertise in network architecture and engineering, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, LAN/WAN, and QoS.
• Deep understanding of Dynamic Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Switching Concepts (VLAN’s, STP, RSTP, MSTP), and Link Aggregation
• Proficient in network automation tools and scripting languages such as Github, Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of network security protocols and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills & analytical thinking and the ability to work under pressure.
• Outstanding communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office and Visio skills.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS) are highly advantageous.