Network Engineer

Network EngineerWeehawken, NJHybridContract$70/hr - $72.4/hrTerrific Long-Term Contract Opportunity with a FULL suite of benefits!Our client is looking for a Network Engineer for a 5-month contract in Weehawken, NJ 07086.Join the team at this Fortune 500 communications provider that's been around for nearly a century and be part of a mission to improve people's lives by connecting them to the power of the digital world.Contract Duration: 5 MonthsRequired Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/education.

A Minimum of 7 years in the Financial Industry, preferably in a Trading environment.

Excellent documentation/technical writing skills.

Expert-level knowledge of Network Architecture, Routing, Switching, network automation, and the various routing and network switching technologies and protocols.

Strong troubleshooting skills.

Highly motivated individual.

Willing to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

Good communication skills.

Customer focused.

Extensive hands-on experience with multiple internetworking devices.

Strong ability to use packet tracing technologies to troubleshoot network issues.

Expert-level troubleshooting knowledge with multiple vendor routing and forwarding architectures to resolve possible production issues or design behavior issues.

Familiarity with Data Center Architecture/Design/Management.

Ability to work effectively and productively with others, and still comfortable working independently.

Cisco or similar industry certifications.

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities:

Interfaces with both the client and the company’s engineering teams.

Lead complex projects, are effectively able to communicate the client’s needs, and can architect, design, and implement solutions that align with those business needs.Architect, Design, Implement, and Troubleshoot diverse multi-protocol Networks for different needs of the financial industry.

Adequate experience in the Architecture, Design, implementation, and maintenance of Financial Trading networks including Market Data and Ultra-low-latency trading networks.

Perform capacity planning for all Network resources – including network devices and circuits.

Perform a regular review of performance metrics and other key indicators, performance tuning, and day-to-day engineering support to ensure environmental stability.

Develop documented procedures and run books for the engineering and NOC teams for repetitive and routine tasks.

Use various network design documentation tools like Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office, and other Network configuration management tools to effectively document network designs, configurations, and related data.

Collaboratively work with the company’s clients and colleagues to quickly and effectively troubleshoot business-impacting network issues to meet our contractual SLA obligations.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.You will receive the following benefits:

Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

Paid Sick Time Leave

Legal and Identity Protection Plans

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.Posted by: Kenny EdgertonSpecialization: Accounting / Finance Professional Network Engineering