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WAN Engineer

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This role is for a WAN Engineer based in Mount Laurel, NJ, offering a competitive pay rate on a contract basis. Key skills include cellular networking, routing, switching, and Python scripting. Experience in a carrier environment is preferred, along with relevant certifications.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
April 7, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
On-site
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Mount Laurel, NJ
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Documentation #API (Application Programming Interface) #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Deployment #Cloud #Python #Load Balancing #Network Engineering #Scripting #Automation #Monitoring
Role description
Network Engineer (LTE & Wireless WAN) Location: Mount Laurel, NJ Key Responsibilities • Wireless WAN Integration: Implement and manage 4G/5G/LTE connectivity solutions to ensure robust network performance, primary connectivity, and failover capabilities. • Network Engineering: Architect and maintain Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 infrastructures, focusing on high availability and efficient traffic routing. • Automation and Scripting: Leverage Python and API integrations to automate routine network tasks, pull data, and improve monitoring efficiency. • Infrastructure Support: Configure and troubleshoot enterprise-grade routing, switching, load balancing, and firewall policies. • Carrier Coordination: Utilize a deep understanding of carrier-grade networking to optimize performance across cellular interfaces. • Collaboration: Translate business requirements into technical network specifications and provide Day 2 support documentation. Required Skills & Qualifications • Carrier Environment Experience: Professional background within a Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T (or similar) ecosystem is highly preferred. • Cellular Networking: Strong fundamental knowledge of 4G, 5G, and LTE network standards, signaling, and deployment. • Core Networking: Proficiency in Routing, Switching, Load Balancing, and Firewall management. • Protocol Mastery: Deep understanding of the OSI model, specifically Layers 2, 3, and 4. • Programmability: Practical experience with Python scripting and sitting on API calls for network management or data retrieval. Preferred Qualifications • Supplemental Tech: Experience with Cradlepoint LTE networking and NetCloud Manager is considered a nice to have. • Certifications: Relevant industry certifications in routing/switching or wireless technologies.