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