Network Engineer (Temp to Hire – URGENT)

Location: New York City (Fully Onsite, 5 days/week)
Start: Immediate
Sponsorship: Not Available

About the Role

A high-profile international bank is seeking a Bilingual (English–Chinese) Network Engineer for an urgent temp-to-hire opportunity in New York City. This role is fully onsite and offers immediate, hands-on responsibility for branch network operations, architecture, and security; competitive compensation the salary range is $90.00-110.00 per hour; this role is onsite 5 days per week in Manhattan.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced network professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international financial environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Network Operations & Security Management: Daily network operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution. Conduct fault diagnosis, vendor escalation, system health checks, and disaster recovery activities.
• Network Architecture & Standards: Design, optimize, and align network architecture with HQ standards. Evaluate emerging technologies and develop local technical standards.
• Network Asset Management: Maintain topology diagrams, VLAN/IP/DNS/domain records, firewall ports, and device lifecycles. Oversee hardware installation, cabling, labeling, power, and inspections.
• Version & Patch Management: Install, configure, patch, and upgrade network infrastructure. Coordinate upgrades with HQ and vendors; manage firmware updates
• Business & Financial Management: Work with vendors on budgeting, procurement, contracting, and invoicing. Ensure compliance, service quality, and SLA adherence
• Collaboration & Support: Partner with IT colleagues on projects and provide technical guidance. 

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of progressive experience in network administration (routers, switches, firewalls, LAN, VPN, Wi-Fi).
• Strong experience in monitoring tools, troubleshooting, and network performance management.
• Bilingual English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Strong knowledge of network administration, cybersecurity, patch management, incident response, and IT operations.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to perform off-hours updates and respond promptly to incidents.
• Effective communicator with strong problem-solving skills and a sense of responsibility.
• Preferred Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CISSP.

Why Apply?

• Immediate start with potential to transition into a permanent role.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunity in an international bank.
• Fully onsite role in a dynamic NYC environment with direct visibility across business operations.

To Apply: Please submit your resume highlighting your bilingual (English–Chinese) skills, certifications (if any), and hands-on network administration experience.


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