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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Operations Engineer - **Company:** Neros Technologies - **Location:** Torrance, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $154,500.0 - $216,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Disaster Recovery, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Network Monitoring, Network Segmentation, Ansible, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Wireless Technologies, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3c277d4bded0bd27 ## About the Role * 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment including Meraki cloud-managed infrastructure, switches, routers, and wireless systems * Demonstrated expertise in network security architecture including VLANs, DMZs, network segmentation, and multi-layered security controls for sensitive environments * Working knowledge of government compliance frameworks including NIST 800-171, FIPS standards, and defense industry security requirements * Proven experience managing multi-site network connectivity with site-to-site VPN tunnels, redundant ISP connections, and disaster recovery implementations * Strong background in Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies and experience leading network modernization initiatives * Experience with wireless network design, deployment, and optimization including RF planning, heatmapping, and performance monitoring * Proficiency in network monitoring tools and real-time health monitoring systems with ability to serve as escalation point for critical incidents * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with relevant Cisco certifications (CCNA or higher preferred) * Experience working in classified or controlled environments with understanding of air-gapped network requirements and security protocol Nice to have * Advanced Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE) with specialization in security or enterprise networking * Experience with low voltage cabling, structured wiring systems, and physical network infrastructure design * Familiarity with defense contractor environments and cleared facility network requirements * Knowledge of additional SDN platforms beyond Cisco including VMware NSX or Juniper Contrail * Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Ansible) for configuration management ## Description The Network Operations Engineer will play a critical role in designing and maintaining secure network infrastructure that supports advanced defense technology systems. You'll lead network architecture initiatives across multiple facilities while ensuring compliance with stringent government security standards including NIST 800-171 and FIPS requirements., * Design and implement secure network architectures across multiple facilities while maintaining compliance with NIST 800-171, FIPS, and other defense industry security standards * Serve as primary escalation point for network incidents and outages, providing expert-level troubleshooting and resolution to minimize impact on critical operations * Manage complex multi-site connectivity including site-to-site VPN tunnels, redundant ISP connections, and disaster recovery procedures across classified and unclassified environments * Configure and optimize Cisco Meraki infrastructure, wireless networks, and network segmentation to support both corporate operations and secure defense program requirements * Lead migration initiatives from traditional networking to SDN architectures while maintaining zero downtime for production systems supporting national security programs ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)