Job Description

Job title: Network Engineer

Location: Montclair, NJ

Experience: 7 8 Years

Employment Type: Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with strong expertise in SD-WAN technologies, enterprise networking, Python scripting, and SQL/MySQL databases . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and supporting complex network infrastructures while ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud connectivity.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, and MPLS .
• Implement and manage SD-WAN solutions to optimize network performance and availability.
• Develop Python scripts to automate network provisioning, monitoring, configuration management, and reporting.
• Utilize SQL/MySQL for network data analysis, reporting, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Monitor network health, identify performance bottlenecks, and perform root cause analysis for network incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects, migrations, and upgrades.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Ensure adherence to security standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 7 8 years of hands-on experience in Network Engineering or Network Operations.
• Strong experience with SD-WAN technologies (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Silver Peak, or similar).
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, VPNs, Firewalls, QoS, and WAN/LAN technologies .
• Proficiency in Python scripting for network automation and operational efficiency.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and SQL for querying, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network automation frameworks such as Ansible, Netmiko, or REST APIs .
• Exposure to cloud networking environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, SD-WAN, or equivalent .

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