Network Engineer

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.

**Please note that, aside from the initial recruiter and technical screening conversations, the interview process will be conducted onsite in Secaucus, NJ. We value the opportunity to engage with candidates in person and provide a comprehensive view of the team and environment.**

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)

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Employment Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to create an employment contract. Employment with the Company is at-will, meaning employment may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Duties Subject to Change:
The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time based on business needs.

Confidentiality:
This position may require access to confidential or sensitive information. Employees are expected to maintain confidentiality and comply with all Company policies and applicable security requirements.