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.

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).

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)