Network Engineer - Cloud Services in North Bergen, New Jersey at Thrive

Position Overview

The Cloud Services Network Engineer supports the Thrive Cloud platform through a combination of project-based work and operational support activities. Reporting to the Director of Cloud Networking, this role is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining network services across Thrive Datacenters. The position also includes client-facing consulting for non-standard network configurations and complex requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Current Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and administration

• Experience working in datacenter environments

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain regional Thrive Cloud networks and internal networking infrastructure as part of the Network Engineering team

• Assume lead responsibility for network engineering activities during the Network Manager's absence

• Evaluate and deploy customized networking and security solutions aligned with internal and customer business requirements

• Provide on-call network support on a rotating basis and respond to escalated network issues

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams (Visio), high-level and low-level designs, user guides, and knowledge base articles

• Travel to datacentres throughout the USA as required

Required Technical Competencies

Core Networking Knowledge

• Multi-tenant infrastructure architectures: Fortinet VDOMs, Cisco multi-context firewalls

• Network protocols and services: TCP/IPv4, UDP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, SPAN/RSPAN, SNMPv3

• Switching technologies: ARP, PVST, RSTP, MST, LACP, HSRP/VRRP, vPC

• Routing protocols and applications: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IP SLA

• Route redistribution, filtering, provider-independent addressing

Specialized Network Services

• Site-to-site VPN technologies: IPSec, GRE, DMVPN

• Next-generation firewall deployment and management: URL/application filtering, antivirus, IPS, SSL decryption

• WAN connectivity solutions including internet and point-to-point circuits

• Network availability and performance monitoring tools: SolarWinds, PRTG, Nable

Equipment and Infrastructure Experience

• Firewall platforms: Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto, Cisco

• Routing platforms: Cisco ISR, ASR and Catalyst 8500 series

• Switching platforms: Cisco Nexus (3000, 9000 series) and Catalyst Access Switches (3750, 3850, 9300)

• Datacenter operations: hardware installation, cabling, cross-connect coordination, and SmartHands support

• Virtualization and storage: VMware hosts and SAN environments

• Disaster recovery testing and procedures

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• ​​​​​​​Meticulous attention to detail

​​​​​​​Base Salary Range: $100K-140K

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

Thrive is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation practices for all employees and strive to provide competitive salaries that reflect the value and skills each team member brings to our organization. Salaries are determined according to the job's scope, market data, location, and the candidate’s qualifications, including experience and relevant education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.