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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer (6185) in San Francisco - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Vbscript, IEEE 802.1X, Wireless LAN, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Layers, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Open Source Technology, Windows PowerShell, Lucidchart, Ansible, Wide Area Networks, Smartsheet, Scripting, Load Balancing, Computer Network Technologies, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Firewalls (Computer Science), SolarWinds (Software), Fortinet, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Splunk, Cisco, SSL VPN - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-network-engineer-6185-san-francisco-31386299 ## About the Role * 8+ years of overall network technology experience * 3+ years of experience with networking and security technologies in a retail environment working directly with store cast * 3+ years' experience in Layer 7 Firewalls (Fortinet, PAN) * 2+ years hands-on experience with cloud networking (Azure ) * Must have Aruba wireless experience * Aruba ClearPass experience is extremely helpful, including 802.1X, Radius, AAA, and policy management * Automation and GenAI experience a big plus * Identify opportunities for automation within software processes, including configuration, backup, and troubleshooting processes using automation and GenAI * Prefer some experience in scripting (Python, Ansible, PowerShell, or VBScript) * Load balancer experience (F5 and other LB technologies) * Practical experience interacting with and integrating enterprise Large Models (LLMs) via APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, or open-source models) * Understanding of prompt engineering, model tuning, and RAG architectures tailored to ingest technical network documentation and system logs * Able to lead P1/P2 triage calls and provide detailed Post Incident Report written analysis * Experience using tools such as Splunk and SolarWinds to gather data to present to manager/leadership * Soft skills - verbal and written communication are key attributes to be successful in this position * Be able to understand business needs and translate technical tasks * Must be results-oriented, self-motivated, and possess high energy * Must be customer-service-minded and tactful when dealing with customers. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, coworkers, employees, and upper management * Self-starter with a proactive approach-drives improvement without waiting for instruction ## Description * Design, implement, and support LAN (Cisco/Aruba), WAN, and WLAN (Aruba) infrastructure across corporate and retail environments * Engineer and troubleshoot network security systems, including SSL VPN solutions, Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls * Provide end-to-end engineering and support, from end-points to Cloud Data Centers (Azure/OCI/GCP) * Ensure network designs comply with security policies and industry best practices * Evaluate new and emerging network security trends, products and technologies Operations & Support: * Provide end-to-end technical support-from endpoints to cloud data centers * Lead and participate in triage for high-severity incidents (P1/P2), including root cause analysis and post-incident reporting (PIR) * Use Automation/Scripting for troubleshooting and administration of repeated tasks * Use Splunk to proactively analyze trends and alert on issues * Manage scheduled and emergency maintenance of network infrastructure * Troubleshoot WAN/SD-WAN connectivity and performance issues (MPLS, T1, DS3, QoS, etc.) * Provide day-to-day support of the LAN (Cisco/Aruba), WAN, and WLAN (Aruba) network * Participate in on-call rotation Collaboration & Documentation: * Collaborate with application owners to support new deployments/enhancements and troubleshoot performance issues * Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation using tools like Visio, Lucidchart, Jira/Confluence, and SmartSheet * Provide detailed project plans and take ownership of project delivery end-to-end (Plan, Build, Run) * Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Work with application owners on troubleshooting issues, even though it may not be a network-related issue Internal Responsibilities: * Attend regular internal practice community meetings. * Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership. * Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material). * Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice. * Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual). * Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities. ## 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) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [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) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)