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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Network Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $249,600.0 - $270,400.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), IEEE 802.1Q, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Catalyst (Software), Cisco PIX, Cisco Hardwares, Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Software Documentation, Computer Networks, Network Congestion, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Trunking, Failover, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Internetworking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Layer, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Packet Analyzer, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Cloud Services, Ansible, Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP), Simple Network Management Protocols, Test Data, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Wireless LAN Controllers, Network Switches, Network Routing, Computer Networking Systems, Internet Protocol Telephony, Integrated Service Routers, Identity Services Engine, Load Balancing, Technical Debt, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Data Center Networking, SDN Network, SolarWinds (Software), Firepower, Physical Design, Firewall Services Module, Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco Switches, Software Version Control, Cisco, Network Optimization - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ca/los-angeles/f8357f3f-7c00-420a-81f7-fc019fb90521 ## About the Role Auditing Firewall Failover Cisco PIX Operations Leadership Management Resilience Scalability Cisco Meraki Network Layer Technical Debt AWS Networking Microsoft Azure Access Controls Network Routing Cisco firePOWER Network Security Cisco DNA Center Wireless Networks Disaster Recovery Routing Protocols Business Valuation Wide Area Networks Network Monitoring Network Automation Security Solutions Root Cause Analysis Business Continuity Local Area Networks Network Engineering Technical Leadership Network Segmentation Network Architecture Emerging Technologies Full Stack Development Network Infrastructure Hybrid Cloud Computing Cisco Routers Switches Artificial Intelligence Wireless Communications Business Transformation Border Gateway Protocol Wireless LAN Controllers Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Performance Management Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocols Software-Defined Networking Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure, Deep hands-on experience with: * Cisco Catalyst Switching Platforms * Cisco Nexus Data Center Switching * Cisco Enterprise Routing Platforms * Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) * Cisco Access Points * Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) * Cisco DNA Center * Cisco SD-WAN * Cisco Firepower Security Platforms * Cisco ASA Firewalls * Cisco Meraki Solutions Core Technical Competencies * Enterprise LAN/WAN design and support * Advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) * Network segmentation and access control * High-availability network architectures * Network performance analysis and troubleshooting * Infrastructure assessments and remediation initiatives * Network monitoring and management tools * Disaster recovery and business continuity planning Required Experience * 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience. * Extensive hands-on experience supporting large-scale Cisco environments. * Proven experience assessing and remediating challenged or under-documented network environments. * Experience performing infrastructure health checks, network audits, or network transformation initiatives. * Strong architecture knowledge combined with hands-on engineering capabilities. * Experience serving as the Senior escalation point for complex networking issues. * Ability to work independently with limited direction. Preferred Qualifications * CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (strongly preferred) * CCNP Enterprise * Cisco Security Certifications * Experience with Azure networking * Experience with AWS networking * Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments * Experience with network automation and orchestration * Previous experience leading enterprise infrastructure assessments or network modernization efforts Skills CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Principal Network Engineer, Catalyst, Nexus, ISE, DNAC, SDWAN, ASA, Meraki, hybrid-cloud, Cisco Security Certifications, Azure, AWS, network automation, infrastructure assessments Top Skills Details CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure,Principal Network Engineer,Catalyst,Nexus,ISE,DNAC,SDWAN,ASA,Meraki,hybrid-cloud Additional Skills & Qualifications The ideal candidate is a Senior Cisco specialist who can walk into an unfamiliar environment, gain an understanding of the infrastructure quickly, identify what is working and what is not, uncover risks and inefficiencies, remediate critical issues, and provide executive-level recommendations for improvement. They possess the technical depth of a Senior engineer, the perspective of a network architect, and the pragmatism of a consultant who has solved complex infrastructure challenges across multiple enterprise environments., Broadband Cisco IOS Operations Leadership Management Automation Governance Resilience SolarWinds Dark Fiber RESTful API IEEE 802.1Q Packet Loss Data Centers Fiber Optics Communication Observability Test Planning IP Addressing 5G Technology NAT Traversal Change Control Cloud Services Network Routing Packet Analyzer Physical Layers Network Bridges Network Switches Carrier Ethernet Change Management Project Management Knowledge Transfer Business Valuation Wide Area Networks Network Monitoring Root Cause Analysis Local Area Networks Network Engineering Technical Authority Test Data Generation Full Stack Development Software Documentation Technical Requirements Artificial Intelligence Technical Documentation Business Transformation Border Gateway Protocol LTE (Telecommunication) Integrated Service Routers Git (Version Control System) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Python (Programming Language) Multiprotocol Label Switching Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Network Quality Of Service (QoS) Wavelength-Division Multiplexing Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer Application Performance Management Simple Network Management Protocols Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocols Software-Defined Networking Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Service Provider Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure +0 ## Description The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer to perform a comprehensive assessment, stabilization, and optimization of its enterprise network infrastructure. This role is intended for a level Cisco expert with deep engineering and architectural experience. The selected consultant will quickly immerse themselves in an existing environment, independently evaluate network health and operational maturity, identify hidden risks and deficiencies, resolve critical issues, and provide strategic recommendations for long-term improvements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can step into a complex enterprise environment with minimal ramp-up time and immediately provide value through expert analysis, troubleshooting, and remediation. This position will work alongside the existing network engineering team and serve as the highest-level networking resource within the organization reporting directly to the interim CIO. Within the first few weeks, this individual should be able to: * Assess the overall health of the enterprise network. * Identify architectural weaknesses, configuration issues, and operational risks. * Review existing Cisco infrastructure and provide actionable recommendations. * Troubleshoot and resolve critical networking challenges. * Deliver a prioritized roadmap for improving stability, performance, security, and scalability. * Provide technical leadership and guidance to existing infrastructure resources. Key Responsibilities Network Assessment & Optimization * Perform a comprehensive analysis of the existing network infrastructure. * Evaluate network performance, resiliency, security posture, and scalability. * Conduct detailed reviews of network architecture, configurations, and operational processes. * Identify technical debt, misconfigurations, single points of failure, and performance bottlenecks. * Develop remediation plans and long-term improvement strategies. Enterprise Networking * Design, implement, support, and optimize enterprise network environments. * Configure and support Cisco routing and switching infrastructure. * Troubleshoot complex Layer 2, Layer 3, WAN, wireless, and security issues. * Support network segmentation, redundancy, failover, and high-availability architectures. * Lead root cause analysis activities and document findings and recommendations. Security & Access Management * Administer and optimize Cisco security solutions. * Review firewall policies, VPN configurations, segmentation strategies, and access controls. * Evaluate network security architecture and recommend improvements. * Support compliance and security best practices. Wireless & Data Center Infrastructure * Support enterprise wireless networks and controller-based deployments. * Evaluate and optimize data center networking environments. * Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and wireless coverage issues. Strategic Infrastructure Planning * Provide architecture-level recommendations and modernization strategies. * Assist leadership with technology planning and infrastructure roadmaps. * Evaluate future-state solutions and emerging technologies. * Develop standards, documentation, and operational best practices., Leadership Management Communication Voice Over IP Cisco Software Problem Solving Physical Design Cisco Networking Operating Systems Computer Networks Remote Monitoring Financial Planning Business Valuation Telecommunications Networking Hardware Local Area Networks Cisco Voice Over IP Full Stack Development Unified Communications Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Internet Protocol Telephony Network Planning And Design End-User Training And Support Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Cisco Unified Communications Manager Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Google IT Support Senior Network Engineer TEKsystems Los Angeles, CA*Hybrid Optics Jitter Ansible NetFlow Planning Firewall Topology Trunking Failover Budgeting Templates, SolarWinds Load Balancing Microsoft Azure Network Routing Cisco Hardwares Network Switches Network Security Client Onboarding Business Valuation Workflow Management Network Engineering Palo Alto Firewalls Architectural Design Full Stack Development Technical Requirements Artificial Intelligence Network Troubleshooting Business Transformation Border Gateway Protocol Equipment Upgrade Implementation Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocols Software-Defined Networking Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) +0 ## 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) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [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) - [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) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)