Network Engineer

Network Engineer (Enterprise Infrastructure)

Onsite - Manhattan, NY

CDW Contract - through the end of the year

CDW is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support office buildouts, device configuration, and day-to-day network operations across enterprise environments. This role is heavily focused on initial device deployment, configuration, and integration, working alongside vendors and remote hands teams to bring new sites online.

This is not a pure support role-we're looking for someone who can own device configuration and onboarding end-to-end.

Responsibilities:

Lead network setup for new office builds, including initial device configuration and deployment

Configure and onboard routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure

Work with vendors and remote hands teams to execute physical installations and ensure proper setup

Add and manage firewalls within centralized management platforms (e.g., Panorama)

Configure and integrate Cisco switches, including onboarding into network access control systems (ISE)

Support and manage SD-WAN environments (e.g., Meraki or similar platforms)

Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network performance and connectivity issues

Assist with network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure projects

Maintain accurate network documentation and configuration standards

Required Experience:

4-7+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments

Strong hands-on experience configuring network devices (Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Pao Alto firewalls) from the ground up

Proven experience deploying initial configurations for new network environments

Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, STP, LACP, HSRP)

Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewall configuration and centralized management with Panorama

Experience working with or managing Prisma SD-WAN technologies

Meraki Wireless

Strong troubleshooting skills using tools such as packet captures

Desired expereince:

Experience with Cisco ACI or other SDN technologies

Experience working with or managing Prisma SD-WAN technologies

Basic network automation (Python, APIs)

Cloud networking exposure (AWS/Azure)

Why This Role?

This role is ideal for a network engineer who enjoys building environments from the ground up, working hands-on with configurations, and playing a key role in bringing new locations online. You'll have ownership over deployments while collaborating with experienced teams in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Interested or know someone who fits? Let's connect.

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