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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** VSIMPLIFYIT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Network Operating System (NOS), Cisco IOS, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Internetworking, Location-Based Services, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Administration, Cloud Services, Virtual Switching, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Switches, Network Routing, Identity Services Engine, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-engineer-apply-only-if-you-are-a-us-permananet-resident-sacramento-ca--3c386661-8076-4beb-b526-4fe470da935e ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have a Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) or one of the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications, at least five years of experience troubleshooting and working with network operating systems, routing, switching, and spanning tree, and be able to work on-site at West Sacramento, CA (Remote possible once approved)., * Troubleshoot and work with network operating systems, routing, and switching * Have a Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) or one of the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications * Have at least five years of experience within the last ten years troubleshooting and working with network operating systems, routing, and switching Must Have * 1- A Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) or one of the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications as evidenced by a copy of the certificate.* 2. At least five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years troubleshooting and working with:* a) Network Operating Systems (i.e., Cisco IOS, Cisco NXOS)* b) Routing including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)* c) Switching- Virtual Switching System (VSS), Spanning Tre Desirable Technical Qualifications * It is desirable for the proposed project person to have the following listed experience, knowledge, skills and abilities evidenced:* 1. A Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) or one of the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certifications. CalSTRS reserves the right to request a copy of the certifications.* 2. Experience with Cisco wireless technology including Wireless LAN Control (WLC) configuration and Cisco Prime Infrastructure.* 3. Experience with SD-WAN configuration and troubleshooting.* 4. Experience with Quality of Service (QoS) configuration.* 5. Working knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Service Management, Change Management business practices.* 6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.* 7. At least five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years troubleshooting and working with:* a) Identity Services Engine (ISE).* b) Palo Alto Networks (PAN) Firewalls.* c) Cloud service provider (i.e., AWS, Azure) and co-location services networking (i.e.,* Equinix). 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