Network Engineer

Position: Network Engineer

Location: Oakland, CA (On-site 50% in Oakland office, 50% in the field)

Pay: $120k to $140k/year

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in:

• Full-stack network troubleshooting (OSI Layers 1 7)
• Layer 1: fiber, copper, circuits, PoE, wireless, cellular
• System administration: Windows Server, VMs, storage, Microsoft Domains

Education: Bachelor s degree in EE, CompE, CS, or related field preferred.

Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday Friday

Conde Group is seeking a Network Engineer to join a growing and dynamic team! This role will assist with multi-year transportation projects involving a city-wide video and analytics network. This hands-on role includes installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced systems like IP cameras, video management systems, and virtual environments. The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both in-office and in the field.

Job Description:

• Monitor and assess the daily health of all network systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Support, design, administer, and troubleshoot integrated systems including Layer 2/3 industrial Ethernet switches, firewalls, servers, and network infrastructure.
• Manage data storage systems such as NAS and iSCSI for video recording, and maintain Video Management and Network Management Systems.
• Configure and support virtual environments using Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox.
• Operate and maintain IP surveillance systems including PTZ, dome, and LPR cameras, along with video walls and operator workstations.
• Implement and manage AI-driven video analytics, such as License Plate Recognition (LPR) and Video Fire & Smoke Detection (VFSD).
• Maintain wireless and microwave communication systems used in field deployments.
• Conduct field installations, cabinet work, and physical site inspections, including work in elevated or confined spaces.
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configuration files, and redlined as-builts.
• Collaborate with government agencies, contractors, and stakeholders throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Regularly work on-site and be capable of lifting and transporting equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Position Requirements:

• Strong experience working directly with clients and contractors.
• Experience managing computers, servers, and virtual machines.
• Knowledge of system hardening, cybersecurity, and administration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Interest in industrial protocols and intelligent traffic systems.
• Comfortable working outdoors, in traffic zones, and at heights.
• Willingness to travel across the Bay Area.

Preferred Certifications:

• Cisco CCNA or equivalent.
• CompTIA A+, ITF+, Network+, Security+.
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA).
• Windows OS, Linux/Unix.
• VMware Certified Associate.

Job Perks:

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• FSA
• Paid time off

Conde Group is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how labor is bought, sold and delivered to enable universal access to the American Dream.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.