Network Engineer

Network Engineer

4 days a week onsite: 77449

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field of study (preferred).


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • CCNA/CCNP or higher certification (preferred).
  
  
  • Cisco Call Manager / WebEx Cloud knowledge (preferred).
  
  
  
  


• SIP and Voice routing expertise (preferred).

Work Experience:

• 10+ years of LAN/WAN networking experience, including a deep understanding of network and communication methods.


• 5+ years of Network Firewall Security experience (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet).


• Experience in:
  
  
  
  • Designing/maintaining large WAN/LAN Cisco Networks.
  
  
  • Managing IP Routing Protocols (EIGRP, BGP).
  
  
  • Network project management.
  
  
  • Vendor/Telco Carrier management.
  
  
  • SD-WAN design and support (Meraki preferred).
  
  
  • Cloud architecture (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure preferred).
  
  
  • TCP/IP protocols, Wi-Fi protocols and products (Aruba, Meraki preferred).
  
  
  • Large IP scheme design and deployment.
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge/Expertise:
  
  
  
  • OSI Model technology stack.
  
  
  • DNS and DHCP.
  
  
  • IP Routing (Layer 3) and switching (Layer 2) in large corporate WAN/LAN architecture.
  
  
  
  

Required Skills:

• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.


• Strong time management skills to concurrently support multiple projects.


• Self-motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision.


• High ethical standards, ability to operate as an individual contributor or team member.


• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and resolution skills.


• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).


• Leadership skills with the ability to manage projects and lead teams effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Performance & Maintenance:
  
  
  
  • Establish and maintain network performance.
  
  
  • Collaborate with network architects to optimize network configurations and performance.
  
  
  • Troubleshoot network problems, outages, and technical issues.
  
  
  
  


• Network Design & Configuration:
  
  
  
  • Build and design IP addressing and network configurations.
  
  
  • Design system configurations, enforce standards, and direct system installations.
  
  
  • Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN network infrastructure (including routers, switches, and SD-WAN).
  
  
  
  


• Security Implementation:
  
  
  
  • Establish and enforce network security policies.
  
  
  • Define and monitor network access while maintaining Enterprise Security.
  
  
  
  


• Cloud & Disaster Recovery:
  
  
  
  • Maintain and design private and cloud-based network architecture (HA & DR).
  
  
  • Oversee connectivity for cloud services such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure.
  
  
  
  


• Collaboration & Strategic Input:
  
  
  
  • Provide technical input on network architecture changes and enterprise growth strategies.
  
  
  • Consult on enterprise-level projects, ensuring alignment with network designs and changes.
  
  
  • Work with Security and EA teams to manage and assess network design impacts.
  
  
  
  


• Support & Project Leadership:
  
  
  
  • Provide 3rd level support for network-related escalations.
  
  
  • Lead and manage large-scale network projects, providing regular updates.
  
  
  • Assist peers in supporting and improving the Wireless Network Infrastructure.
  
  
  
  


• Professional Development:
  
  
  
  • Stay up to date with evolving technologies by engaging in educational opportunities and professional development activities.
  
  
  
  


• General Duties:
  
  
  
  • Proactively accomplish organizational goals and handle related responsibilities.
  
  
  • Adapt to changing duties as required by management.
  
  
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.