Network Engineer

Network Engineer
Full-Time Position
Somerset, NJ - Onsite 5x per week

Position Overview


We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support and enhance a hybrid network environment (on-prem + cloud) while playing a key role in upcoming infrastructure projects, including a large-scale new facility buildout.

This is a mid-level (5-10 years) role ideal for someone who is technically strong, curious, and eager to grow, with the opportunity to contribute to network modernization, security improvements, and new site implementation.

This is a fully onsite position (5 days/week). Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance.

Key Priorities (What Actually Matters Most)

Firewall Expertise (Critical)

• Palo Alto (preferred/future state)
• SonicWall (current environment)
• Experience with policy management, segmentation, and security controls is essential

On-Prem + Cloud Networking

• Hybrid environment across:
• On-prem infrastructure
• AWS (primary production environment)
• Azure (secondary/internal use)

Network Modernization & Optimization

• Opportunity to improve and reorganize an environment that is stable but not fully optimized
• Hands-on role focused on implementation, improvements, and practical execution

New Facility Buildout (Major Project)

• Involvement in designing and implementing network infrastructure for a large-scale warehouse/manufacturing site
• Likely includes Palo Alto deployment, wireless, switching decisions, and full network setup

OT / Manufacturing Network Segmentation (High Value)

• Experience with IT vs OT segmentation and micro-segmentation strongly preferred
• Environment already partially built, but requires ongoing maintenance and refinement

Core Responsibilities

• Support and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments
• Implement and manage firewall platforms (Palo Alto, SonicWall)
• Contribute to network design and deployment for new and existing sites
• Perform network optimization, reorganization, and performance improvements
• Support network segmentation initiatives, especially across IT and OT environments
• Troubleshoot issues across LAN/WAN/cloud environments
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams on cloud networking and connectivity
• Participate in infrastructure improvements and future-state planning

Nice-to-Have / Secondary Priorities

• Automation/scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.)
• Exposure to AI-driven tools or automation in networking
• SD-WAN (lower priority)

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of network engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Palo Alto and/or SonicWall firewalls
• Experience with hybrid networking environments (on-prem + cloud)
• Solid understanding of:
• Routing, switching, and core network infrastructure
• Ability to implement and improve network environments, not just maintain them
• Strong troubleshooting skills across network layers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS (preferred) and/or Azure networking
• Exposure to manufacturing or OT environments
• Experience with network segmentation / micro-segmentation
• Background in mid-size to enterprise environments