NYC,NY
6 months
Job Description:
Job Title: Network Infrastructure Engineer
Agency: Port Authority of NY/NJ
Work Location: Jersey City, NJ or New York, NY
Duration of Contract: 6+ months
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in Network Engineering Field
- 3-5+ years Cisco Network Engineering experience with routers, switches, LAN, WAN, and dynamic routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS)
- Command level configuration skills of Cisco switches/routers
- Experience with troubleshooting tools such as protocol analyzers and SIEMs
- Understanding of IEEE Category 6 cabling and termination connectors
- Basic understanding of fiber optic cabling and termination connector types
- Must have network "hands-on" technical experience on both contemporary LAN/WAN environments
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) along with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
- Strong understanding of networking concepts such as VPN, IP subnetting, ACLs, VLANs, etc.
- Desire to learn and adapt to new technology
- Ability to prioritize and exercise good time management skills
- Sense of ownership/accountability
- Proficient in Word/Excel/Visio
Desired Qualities:
- Understanding of the following technologies
- DWDM
- Wi-Fi
- Firewall security
- IP telephony
- Current CCNA/CCNP certification or CCIE highly preferred