Network Engineer

A thriving manufacturing company in South Jersey is expanding its team and seeking a Network Engineer to join their IT department. This role will directly support the IT Manager across various facets of infrastructure, focusing on network engineering within a Cisco environment and contributing to their cloud migration initiatives.

As a Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the management and enhancement of the company's network infrastructure. You'll work closely with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and be instrumental in implementing SDWAN solutions. Additionally, you'll be involved with Windows and Microsoft technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the IT Manager on infrastructure projects, including migrations, upgrades, and implementations.
• Configure and maintain Cisco routing and switching technologies, ensuring optimal network performance.
• Assist in the implementation of SDWAN to enhance network efficiency and reliability.
• Manage and troubleshoot firewalls to maintain network security.
• Resolve complex technical issues with a strong focus on problem-solving skills.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in infrastructure project work, migrations, upgrades, and implementations.
• Strong proficiency in Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience with SDWAN implementation and management.
• Working knowledge of firewall configurations and management.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to network challenges.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Cisco or Microsoft certifications would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing or retail industry is a plus.
• VMware, Azure, or Microsoft experience

What You'll Be Doing:

• Tech Breakdown: 80% Network, 20% Servers/Microsoft technologies.
• Daily Responsibilities: Balancing administration, project work, day-to-day engineering tasks, and providing support as needed.
• You'll have the opportunity to collaborate on project planning and contribute to technology decisions within a supportive management team focused on career growth and development.

Benefits:

• Potential for bonuses based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Excellent company culture fostering growth and career advancement opportunities.

 Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.