Network Engineer jobs in New Jersey

Overview

The Network Administrator’s role is to plan, organize and to ensure the up to date, secure and efficient operation of the organization’s network infrastructure & services. This includes responsibility for keeping current with network hardware, software, firmware, operating system levels, network security practices, as well as operating in an optimal manner.

Responsibilities

STRATEGY & PLANNING

• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure network capacity meets existing and future requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration.
• Oversee all reports and documentation related to supported systems.
• Develop proactive maintenance schedules for network equipment.
• Develop Disaster Recovery plans, procedures, and processes for network area.
• Created and maintain the enterprise’s security architecture design.

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and support of all network equipment.
• Practice IT asset management, including maintenance of component inventory and related documentation.
• Oversee projects and project portfolio for network area.
• Design and enforce request handling and escalation policies and procedures.
• Manage all network security solutions, including but not limited to firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Manage all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs and UPSs.
• Ensure network connectivity of all workstations.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions and access rights.
• Perform server and security audits.
• Perform system backups and recovery.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Proven ability to diagnose and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/WLAN related issues.
• Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.
• Select and acquire additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall enterprise security.
• Responds to all system security weak points and partners with other team and third party vendors to resolve security issues.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

FORMAL EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

• Four (4) year university or college degree in the field of computer science and/or seven (7) years equivalent work experience.
• Certifications in any areas of Information Technology are desired.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Casino gaming environment/Hospitality Industry experience desirable.
• Experience with Cisco hardware/software is required.
• Experience with information security hardware/software is desirable.
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Experience with compliance of PCI/DSS.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
• Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards.
• Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Competence with testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits.
• Experience with network and system auditing and security assessment techniques.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• At least 5 years’ of hands-on experience with the following techniques:
  • Cisco Routers/Switches
  • CheckPoint/Cisco ASA Firewalls
  • Knowledge of switching & routing protocols
  • Expertise in working with DNS, DHCP, SNMP
  • VPN/SSL Proxy
  • Wireless Technologies
  • IPS/IDS
  • Tenable/Nessus and Vulnerability Scanners as a general practice

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to make sound and logical judgements.
• Demonstrated leadership and personnel/project management skills.
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Able to conduct research into issues and products, as required.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Essential Functions

** All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

(O) Standing

(O) Walking

(C) Sitting

(O) Kneeling

(N) Running

(O) Lifting                                                                                 Max Weight:  100lbs     

(O) Pushing                                                                              Max Weight:   300lbs

(O) Pulling                                                                                Max Weight:    200lbs

(O) Carrying                                                                             Max Weight:   60lbs 

(O) Bending

(O) Stooping

(O) Climbing Stairs

(O) Climbing Ladders                                                               Max Height: 25ft

(O) Working at a Height Level Above The Floor                      Max Height: 25ft

(F) Finger Dexterity

(F) Full Use of Both Hands

(O) Crawling

(O) Balancing

(N) Throwing

(N) Twisting

(O) Reaching                                                                           Max Height: 3ft

(O) Driving

(F) Working On or With Moving Machinery

(O) Working at Rapid Work Speed

(F) Working in Isolation

(O) Working Around People

(F) Hearing Conversation

(F) Hearing High Acuity

(F) Speaking Clearly

(C) Seeing Near

(F) Seeing Far

(F) Seeing – Depth Perception

(F) Seeing - Color Vision

Other-Describe:

Occasional support at RDG location.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL FUNCTIONS

(C) Writing English

(C) Reading English

(C) Speaking English

(C) Working under Pressure/Stress

(N) Speaking With Guests/Customers

(C) Speaking With Employees

(F) Working with Basic Math Skills

(C) Making Decisions Based On Facts

(C) Making Decisions Based On Data

(F) Making Decisions Based On Personal Judgment

(C) Making Accurate Measurements According To Set Standards

(F) Planning and/or Supervising the Activities Others

ESSENTIAL INTERACTIVE FUNCTIONS

(N) Working under Close Supervision

(F) Working under Minimal Supervision

(F) Working and Interacting With Management in a Professional and Courteous Manner

(F) Working and Interacting With Co-Workers in a Professional and Courteous Manner

(N) Working and Interacting With Guests in a Professional and Courteous Manner

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENT FUNCTIONS

(C) Working Inside

(F) Working Outside

(F) Working in a Fast Paced Environment

(N) Exposed To Chemicals Describe:

(F) Exposed To Dust, Fumes, Gases, Describe:

(N) Exposed To Smoke

(N) Exposed To Excessive Noise

(F) Working in Dimly Lit Areas

(F) Working in Sudden Marked Changes of Temperature and Humidity

Key

Not Applicable          (N)

Occasional                (O) Under 2 hours

Frequent                    (F) 2 hours to 5 hours

Constant                    (C) more than 5 hours