Network Engineer

Job Description Network Engineer Job at a Glance: Title: Network Engineer Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ Contract: W2 only, 6-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI Pay: $50/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match Overview Hands‑on IP router/switch/telephony customer premises equipment role focused on designing, configuring, and deploying LAN and WAN network connections, hardware, software, and communication links and services. The position also optimizes network and systems services, troubleshoots performance issues, and supports service provision and monitoring to company standards. Key Responsibilities Hands‑on IP router/switch/telephony customer premises equipment Design, configure and deploy LAN and WAN network connections, hardware, software and communication links and services Optimize the network and systems services and troubleshoot any network performance issues Responsible for the service provision and monitoring of the network infrastructure to company standards Required Skills Specific knowledge and 5 to 8 years experience with Cisco and Juniper routers Strong knowledge of internetworking designs and their applications and routing Solid knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 internetworking technologies 5 to 8 years experience with protocols Firewall experience with firewalls such as Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, Checkpoint NG, etc. Extensive experience with Cisco switches and routers Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE Network Engineering Fundamentals: Routing and Switching Cellular Wireless Technology 4G/LTE and 5G Carriers and SIMs Scripting (e.g. Python) Preferred Skills Nice-to-have experience with Cradlepoint devices and Net Cloud Manager Why Should I Apply? Join a role centered on hands‑on network engineering across routing, switching, telephony customer premises equipment, and cellular connectivity, with opportunities to optimize and troubleshoot real network performance challenges. About CEI As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr