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Network Engineer

Verinext
Secaucus, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
We are seeking a motivated Network Engineer for our client who 3 years of hands-on experience supporting and maintaining enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in networking fundamentals and practical experience with key security and infrastructure tools such as DLP Forcepoint, Cisco networking, Fortinet firewalls, HPE servers/storage, and Arctic Wolf MDR. This role will assist in day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting, and implementation of improvements across our infrastructure.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of Verinext's clients, onsite in Secaucus, NJ.

Requirements


Responsibilities

  • Support, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network systems including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure
  • Manage and monitor Cisco networking equipment, performing configuration changes and resolving connectivity issues
  • Administer and support Fortinet firewalls, including rule updates, VPN configuration, and security event analysis
  • Assist with deployment, configuration, and maintenance of HPE server and storage solutions
  • Work with DLP Forcepoint to ensure data loss prevention policies are properly configured, monitored, and tuned
  • Partner with the security team to monitor alerts and incidents via Arctic Wolf MDR, responding to potential threats and escalating as appropriate
  • Participate in network upgrades, new hardware rollouts, and ongoing optimization projects
  • Document network configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps
  • Provide Tier 1-2 support for network-related tickets and escalate complex issues as needed
  • Ensure systems align with security, compliance, and best-practice standards


Required Skills & Experience

  • 3 years of hands-on experience in network administration or engineering
  • Strong working knowledge of Cisco networking (routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, wireless)
  • Experience configuring and supporting Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate, VPN, security policies)
  • Practical experience with DLP Forcepoint for data protection and policy management
  • Exposure to HPE server and storage platforms (ProLiant, Nimble, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Arctic Wolf MDR monitoring and responding to security alerts
  • Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, NAT, VPNs, and standard networking principles
  • Experience supporting Windows and/or Linux network environments
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills


Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

  • Relevant certifications such as CCNA, Network , Fortinet NSE, or similar
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Basic scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python)
  • Exposure to cloud networking (Azure, AWS)


Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

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