Description We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join our team in Oakland, California. This Network Engineer role is a long-term contract position that requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual capable of managing and troubleshooting a variety of network systems in on-premises environments. The Network Engineer role involves working both independently and collaboratively, including onsite support at 2 different locations throughout the week in Oakland, Ca. This is an Onsite Network Engineer Role.
Responsibilities:
- Support and troubleshoot Juniper network infrastructure (hands-on; non-Cisco environment)
- Maintain and support on-prem VMware virtualization
- Perform Windows Active Directory cleanup, Group Policy management, and remediation
- Provide Tier 3 support for LAN/WAN, wireless, VoIP, and data center operations
- Support and troubleshoot police services and public safety systems
- Assist with network security infrastructure (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, NAC)
- Participate in after-hours maintenance windows and critical incident response as needed
- Maintain documentation, asset inventory, and vendor relationships
Environment
- Onsite data center; primarily on-prem
- Limited cloud usage (Office 365 for email and shared services)
- May be the only technical resource onsite at times
Requirements - A minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering with attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Juniper Networks, including routers and troubleshooting.
- Solid understanding of VMware infrastructure and on-prem virtualization.
- Expertise in Windows Active Directory, including group policy management.
- Strong knowledge of Juniper networking, routing/switching, and network troubleshooting
- Experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Network Access Control (NAC).
- Ability to work independently in high-security, regulated environments.
- Candidates must undergo a clearance process for the role.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting surveillance systems
- Prior experience in law enforcement or public safety environments
- Familiarity with CJIS or other regulated security standards
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