Title : Network / Security Engineer
Duration : 12+ months contract
Location : Hybrid 2 days / week in NYC (10019)
Industry : Financial Services
Qualifications :
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise network or security infrastructure.
- Strong foundation in either routing and switching technologies or enterprise-grade security platforms.
- Experience configuring and managing firewalls—Palo Alto experience is a strong plus.
- Proficient in MACD (Moves, Adds, Changes, and Deletes) tasks, including switch port patching and configuration.
- Skilled in maintaining and tracking inventory for network and telecom hardware.
- Capable of monitoring network and telecom systems and coordinating with vendors to resolve service issues.
- Familiar with implementing best practices and applying necessary firmware or software upgrades.
- Able to respond to and investigate security alerts, implementing remediation as needed.
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned systems.
Preferred Experience :
At least two years of experience configuring and managing enterprise networks and / or security infrastructure.
EDR, MDR, or SIEM tools (highly desirable).Load balancer configuration and management.Experience with proxy server infrastructure.Working knowledge of Cisco wireless environments.Experience providing basic telephony support (major plus).Hands-on experience with cloud networking—Azure preferred.Knowledge of vulnerability scanning and remediation processes.Proficiency in packet capture and traffic analysis.Relevant certifications such as CCNA or security credentials (e.g., Security+, CySA+).