Network Engineer - 0402 NJ #1

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Duration: 6+ Months with Right to Hire
Employment Type: W2 Only

Payrate - $40/HR W2

Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support enterprise network operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Cisco networking, firewall technologies, and modern connectivity solutions, ensuring reliable and secure network performance across enterprise and branch environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructure
• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco routing & switching environments
• Configure and maintain Palo Alto firewalls
• Support SD-WAN and VPN technologies (GRE/IPSec)
• Maintain and optimize Meraki wireless networks
• Implement and manage Network Access Control (NAC) solutions (Cisco ISE / PortNox)
• Support cloud networking, preferably in Microsoft Azure
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues
• Provide troubleshooting support for enterprise and branch network environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and security

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of overall IT experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in networking/telecom
• Strong expertise in Cisco Routing & Switching
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
• Knowledge of SD-WAN and VPN technologies (GRE/IPSec)
• Experience with Meraki Wireless solutions
• Familiarity with NAC tools (Cisco ISE or PortNox)
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com