Location
Boston, MA
Salary
Not specified
Type
fulltime
Posted
Today
via linkedin
Job Description
firstPRO is now accepting resumes for a Network Engineer in Boston, MA. This is a direct hire role and onsite 3 days per site.
Required
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of enterprise networking experience in a hands-on operational role.
- Networking Expertise:
- Working knowledge of Aruba and/or Cisco LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure.
- Understanding of core routing and switching protocols and concepts (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, QoS).
- Familiarity with firewall concepts and basic security policy administration.
- Exposure to AWS and/or Azure networking fundamentals (VPCs/VNets, routing, VPN connectivity).
- Operations:
- Experience working within ITIL-aligned change management and incident response processes.
- Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with a methodical approach to problem resolution.
Preferred
- Experience with Check Point firewalls or Aruba ClearPass NAC.
- Basic scripting experience (Python, Shell, or PowerShell).
- Some exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform) and version control (Git) is a plus, though hands-on development of these skills is expected as part of the role.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, Aruba Certified Associate, or AWS/Azure networking fundamentals.
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