Sr. Network Engineer (CA or TX)
Sr. Network Engineer (Hybrid – CA or TX)
Are you a technical leader who thrives on building resilient, high-performance infrastructure? We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to drive the modernization and security of a large-scale enterprise network spanning multiple corporate sites.
In this role, you will lead hands-on technical initiatives—from SD-WAN deployments to Zero Trust implementation—ensuring seamless connectivity for both business-critical systems and production workloads.
Core Responsibilities
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Modernization & Strategy: Lead complex projects including firewall upgrades, VLAN restructuring, and cloud connectivity enhancements.
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Operational Excellence: Manage day-to-day operations for LAN/WAN, wireless, and VPN services across a distributed multi-site environment.
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High-Level Support: Serve as the final escalation point for intricate routing, switching, and security incidents.
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Security Integration: Maintain robust access solutions using Cisco ISE and advanced network segmentation to protect IT/OT environments.
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Reliability: Design for high availability, executing failover testing, and maintaining detailed system documentation.
Key Qualifications
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Experience: 7+ years of dedicated enterprise network engineering.
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Cisco Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Catalyst/Nexus switching and ISR/ASR routing.
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Protocol Proficiency: Deep expertise in BGP, OSPF, L2/L3 troubleshooting, and STP.
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Security First: Strong experience with Next-Gen Firewalls (Palo Alto preferred), including NAT, VPN, and security policy management.
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Connectivity: Proven success in operating SD-WAN and MPLS architectures.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or equivalent industry experience.
The Logistics
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Location: Hybrid (3 days in-office) in Irvine, CA, or Fort Worth, TX.
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Travel: Up to 20% to various regional sites.
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Perks: Competitive salary, profit sharing, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health benefits starting day one. Relocation assistance available.