Senior Network Engineer

Description
Role Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design: Design resilient LAN/WAN architectures supporting branches, Headquarters, data centers, and cloud workloads. Develop standards for Cisco Nexus ACI fabrics (tenants, VRFs, EPGs, contracts) and Catalyst/Meraki campbranch networks. Plan and optimize enterprise Wi Fi (RF site surveys, channel/power planning, roaming, and high density coverage).
Implementation & Configuration: Deploy and configure Cisco NexACI, Catalyst/Meraki switches & APs, and SD WAN as applicable. Implement Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama for centralized policy/management, and Prisma Access for secure remote connectivity. Build standardized network services: routing (OSPF/BGP), switching (VPC/MLAG), QoS, NAT, DHCP, DNS integrations, segmentation (ACLs/ microsegmentation), and VPNs (site to site and remote).
Operations & Reliability: Own day to day network health: monitoring, alerting, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot complex L1-L7 issues across wired/wireless, security policies, and cloud edges; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Maintain network documentation (diagrams, runbooks, inventories, IPAM) and ensure configuration backups along with version control.
Security & Compliance: Collaborate with the Information Security team to implement zero trust principles, least privilege segmentation, and threat prevention. Manage firewall policies, decryption, URL filtering, IPS, GlobalProtect/Prisma Access, and secure Wi Fi (802.1X, EAP TLS). Support regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., FFIEC, NCUA guidance, GLBA), including logging, retention, and control attestations. Maintains in-depth knowledge of and complies with all Mission Fed, departmental and security policies and procedures as well as federal regulations applicable to the position, including BSA requirements. Completes all required compliance training as assigned.
Automation & Continuous Improvement: Leverage APIs, Infrastructure as Code, and scripting to streamline deployments and reduce manual effort. Evaluate new technologies; perform POCs and recommend improvements aligned to business and security goals. Contribute to incident response, DR testing, and resiliency exercises.
Customer Service & Collaboration: Provide white glove support to internal teams and branch staff; communicate status and impact clearly. Coordinate with vendors/carriers for circuits, hardware RMAs, escalations, and service optimizations. Mentor junior engineers/technicians; share knowledge via training and best practices.
Experience:
6+ years in a IT infrastructure and networking roles within enterprise or financial services environments.
Proven track record supporting highly available networks and systems, resilient branch connectivity, and secure remote access.
Cisco Nexus ACI (fabric design, tenant/VRF/EPG policies, L3Out, contracts).
Cisco Catalyst/Meraki (campbranch switching, wireless, SD WAN).
Enterprise Wi Fi design and operations (RF fundamentals, WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS).
Palo Alto Networks (Panorama policy management, NGFW, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect).
Routing & switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, STP, VPC/MLAG), QoS, multicast.
Network monitoring/observability platforms (e.g., Meraki Dashboard, DCNM/APIC, Panorama, SNMP/NetFlow/IPFIX).
Skills & Abilities:
Technical Depth with Breadth: Strong core networking with the ability to work across servers, virtualization, identity, and cloud edges.
Security First Mindset: Practical understanding of zero trust, least privilege, microsegmentation, and regulatory expectations in financial services.
Customer Service Orientation: Empathetic, responsive, and proactive-delivering excellent service to internal stakeholders and members.
Communication & Collaboration: Clear written/verbal communication; able to translate technical issues into business terms and partner effectively across teams.
Problem Solving & Ownership: Analytical troubleshooting, root cause determination, and bias for action with end to end accountability.
Automation & Documentation: Comfortable with APIs/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Ansible), and disciplined in maintaining accurate diagrams/runbooks.
Adaptability & Learning: Stays current with vendor roadmaps (Cisco, Palo Alto), emerging threats, and best practices; embraces continuous improvement.
Project & Time Management: Prioritizes effectively, meets deadlines, and delivers high quality outcomes in a regulated environment.
Datacenter Networking: VXLAN/EVPN, load balancing, and private cloud.
Hardware & Software:
Identity & NAC: Cisco ISE, RADIUS, EAP TLS, certificate management (PKI).
Cloud Networking/Security: Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform, SASE/SD WAN integrations.
Telemetry/Observability: Syslog, SIEM integrations, NPM/APM.
Skills
Paloalto, cisco nexus with ACI, Firewall, meraki, nexus, radius, azure, syslog, communication and people skills
Top Skills Details
Paloalto,cisco nexus with ACI,Firewall,meraki,nexus
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field- OR - equivalent experience demonstrating deep technical proficiency and business impact.
Preferred Certifications: Cisco: CCNP Enterprise/Data Center, CCIE, Cisco Meraki; Palo Alto Networks: PCNSE, PCCSA; Prisma Access Specialty. Wireless: CWNA/CWNP. Security: CompTIA Security+, CISSP. - OR - equivalent experience demonstrating deep technical proficiency and business impact.
Financial Services experiance is not required but is seen as a plus.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr.
You can't beat a role in sunny San Diego! Hybrid environment. Remote up to 2 days a week if you would like (some weeks may require more onsite days based on what's happening in the business) 18 days of PTO in your first year plus 12 holidays a year! 6% 401(k) match Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.
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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.