Senior Network Engineer - Fulltime - Los Angeles CA

Senior Network Engineer - Fulltime - Los Angeles CA

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Network Design & Implementation: Develop and deploy LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and SASE solutions to ensure connectivity across Our client locations. Implement Zero Trust Architecture and Cisco ISE for secure access and continuous verification.
• Maintenance & Optimization: Mnitor, maintain, and optimize network systems using SolarWinds and Infoblox. Review and upgrade Cisco Catalyst, Nexus switches, and Palo Alto firewalls to align with best practices
• Troubleshooting & Support: Act as an escalation point for complex network issues, ensuring quick diagnostics and resolutions to minimize downtime. Collaborate with teams for efficient problem-solving.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed network documentation, including configurations, SOPs, and DR plans. Generate reports on network performance, security posture, and project updates for stakeholders.
• Project Management & Collaboration: Lead projects like IT/OT integration, SD-WAN deployment, and cloud connectivity. Collaborate with IT teams (Security, Compliance, DevOps) to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
• Technology Evaluation & Improvement: Research and recommend new networking technologies to enhance performance and security. Implement process optimizations for increased resilience.
• Security & Compliance: Manage security measures on network devices, ensuring policy and regulation compliance. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and risk analyses.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Develop and execute DR strategies to enable rapid restoration during disruptions. Conduct failover simulations and scenario planning to validate business continuity.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with network hardware and services vendors. Act as a key contact for stakeholders, providing insights to meet operational needs.

Education and Experience:

• 7+ years prior experience as listed in Primary Technical Skills
• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Knowledge and Skills:

Personal Skills

• Strategic Vision: Strong ability to plan and execute network resilience strategies, including Zero Trust and adaptive security.
• Collaboration: Effective communicator with strong teamwork skills to ensure smooth project execution.

Professional Skills

• BC/DR Expertise: Experienced in developing and testing BC/DR plans with regular failover simulations.
• ITSM Standards & Documentation: Proficient in ITIL practices for incident, problem, and change management. Strong documentation skills for SOPs, DR plans, and compliance.
• Resilience Planning: Conducts regular DR and continuity tests using automated tools to support robust recovery

Technical Skills

• Network Security: Proficient in Cisco ISE, Zero Trust Architecture, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Cloud & Hybrid Networking: Experienced in SD-WAN (e.g., VeloCloud) and secure cloud connectivity with Azure and AWS.
• Monitoring & Management: Skilled in Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and SolarWinds Orion for proactive network monitoring.
• Wireless Networking: Hands-on experience with Ruckus SmartZone for Wi-Fi management.
• Routing & Switching: Expertise in Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, and Layer 3 routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.

Key Vendor Solutions

• Palo Alto Networks: Configuring firewalls for threat prevention and using Global Protect VPN. Proficient in Cortex XDR for threat detection.
• SD-WAN & SASE: Deployed SD-WAN for optimized connectivity and familiar with SASE for unified security.
• Infoblox DDI: Expert in managing DNS, DHCP, and IP configurations, including DNS security.
• ServiceNow ITSM: Proficiency in incident and change management.
• SolarWinds Orion: Expertise in alerts and reporting for proactive monitoring.