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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** LEDGENT
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $103,500.0 - $139,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2abe818e-95af-4a67-8e40-fc65fcf4abea

## About the Role

* 7+ years of network engineering experience
 * Strong background in network design and architecture
 * Experience implementing enterprise networking solutions
 * Advanced routing, switching, and firewall expertise
 * Experience leading infrastructure projects from planning through deployment
 * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

<>Preferred Qualifications

 * Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or related certifications
 * Experience with cloud networking technologies
 * Experience supporting large enterprise environments
 * Knowledge of network security best practices

## Description

Ledgent Technology has partnered with a local employer on their search for a Senior Network Engineer. This position is ideal for a network engineering professional with deep technical expertise in architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise networking solutions.
<>Responsibilities

 * Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure
 * Lead networking projects, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
 * Evaluate and recommend network architecture improvements
 * Manage complex routing, switching, firewall, and connectivity solutions
 * Troubleshoot and resolve escalated networking issues
 * Develop technical standards, documentation, and best practices
 * Partner with infrastructure and security teams on strategic initiatives
 * Support capacity planning, scalability, and network performance improvements


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