Network Engineer (Hardware Replacement Project)

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora, and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil, and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise.

We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Title: Network Engineer (Hardware Replacement Project)

Location: Roseland, New Jersey

Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months w/ extension

Pay: $50 to 55/hr

Job Overview:

We are seeking skilled Network Engineers to support a large-scale hardware replacement initiative involving 200 250 end-of-life network devices across three data centers. This role is critical to ensuring a smooth transition from legacy Cisco and Arista hardware to new infrastructure already staged and available onsite. The successful candidates will work closely with hardware and data center teams to configure, test, and validate network replacements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and deploy new Cisco and Arista devices, ensuring a 1:1 configuration migration from legacy hardware.
• Collaborate with hardware and data center teams to validate replacements and perform cutovers.
• Create and manage configuration batching matrices for port mapping and cutover validation.
• Support firewall configurations and integration - primarily Palo Alto , with some Fortinet exposure.
• Follow internal change management processes and coordinate with various internal teams.
• Ensure end-to-end documentation and validation of all device replacements.
• Work sequentially across 3 data centers (only one DC active for cutovers at any given time).
• Participate in project coordination and status updates, helping track progress and blockers.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3 5 years of hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista switches (configuration, CLI, deployment).
• Solid working knowledge of network firewalls , especially Palo Alto ; Fortinet experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with network operating systems and command structures for both Cisco and Arista.
• Experience supporting large-scale hardware replacement or network migration projects.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Basic project coordination or project management experience ability to manage tasks and coordinate with internal teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in or with large enterprise data centers.
• Familiarity with batching and port mapping matrices during device replacements.

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