Level 2 Cisco Engineer / Network & Telecommunications Lead

Sky System Inc

Piscataway, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Accounts Payable, Amazon Web Services (AWS), BGP, Budget Management, Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Contract Management, DNA, Documentation, Establish Priorities, F5 Network Software, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, High Availability, IPsec (IP Security), Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Licensing, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, NAT (Network Address Translation), Netflow, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Routing, Network Support, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Product Lifecycle, Radio Frequency, Sales, Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, Security Protocols, Software Patches, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Strategy, Telecommunications, Testing, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Voice Applications, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications, Wireless LAN

LOCATION

Piscataway, NJ

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Title: Level 2 Cisco Engineer / Network & Telecommunications Lead Job Type & Location: Onsite || Piscataway NJ, 08854 || Long-term contract Role Overview The Network and Telecommunications Lead is responsible for the design, implementation, and operational management of enterprise network infrastructure. This role covers WAN, LAN, wireless, SD-WAN, voice systems, security, and monitoring platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across global offices, data centers, and cloud environments. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on technical expertise, strategic planning capabilities, and strong vendor and stakeholder management skills to support secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity in a complex global environment. Key Responsibilities Global Network Architecture & Operations Design, deploy, and manage the lifecycle of WAN, LAN, and wireless networks across global offices and data centers. Oversee SD-WAN architecture, including templates, circuit prioritization, and traffic routing policies. Manage VPN, firewall, and NAT configurations for secure connectivity between on-prem and cloud environments (Azure, AWS). Maintain and support Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, wireless controllers, and access points. Act as the escalation point for global network incidents and changes. Wireless & Voice Infrastructure Manage corporate and guest wireless networks across global sites. Maintain SSID segmentation, security protocols (WPA2/WPA3), and guest access portals. Coordinate wireless site surveys, AP mapping, and RF tuning, especially for auction rooms and high-density environments. Manage and troubleshoot Cisco UCaaS, RingCentral integrations, and AudioCodes gateways. Support Christie's live sales by ensuring network stability during critical events. Security & Compliance Oversee certificate lifecycle management for VPNs, wireless controllers, and internal services. Manage and review firewall policies, segmentation strategies, and vulnerability remediation in collaboration with Infosec teams. Maintain and troubleshoot LAN/WAN security infrastructure. Manage and maintain Network Policy Server (NPS) services. Data Center & Physical Infrastructure Perform physical data center patching. Manage and maintain physical network devices across sites. Maintain and troubleshoot F5 systems. Monitoring & Reporting Maintain SolarWinds for network monitoring, NetFlow analytics, and configuration backups. Produce WAN utilization, LAN availability, and performance reports. Vendor & Contract Management Manage vendor relationships and support contracts, including Cisco and other network vendors. Coordinate contract renewals, licensing true-ups, and global network support agreements. Team Leadership & Collaboration Provide technical mentorship to regional network engineers. Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders. Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and governance meetings. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and operations. Expert-level knowledge of Cisco technologies: Catalyst, Nexus, DNA Center, Client, SD-WAN Strong expertise in WAN routing, BGP, NAT, VPN, and firewall architectures. Hands-on experience with high-density wireless design and troubleshooting. Strong understanding of cloud networking, including Azure ExpressRoute and IPsec tunnels. Proficiency with SolarWinds, NetFlow, and network monitoring tools. Proven experience managing global vendors and support contracts. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Certifications Cisco CCNP or CCIE (Enterprise or Security) Versa SD-WAN certification (or equivalent experience) Cloud networking certification (Azure or equivalent) ITIL Foundation

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Sky System Inc

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