Senior Network Engineer
VACO LLC
Irvine, CA, United States
5 days ago
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Role details
Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$90,000.0 - $115,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source
Tech stack
Microsoft Azure
Border Gateway Protocol
Complex Networks
System Configuration
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Domain Name System (DNS)
Intrusion Detection Systems
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Junos
Network Security
Network Layer
Network Diagrams
+16 more
Network Monitoring
Routing
Network Administration
TCP/IP
Wide Area Networks
Wireless Access Point
Wireless Networks
Wi-Fi Technology
Network Routers
Network Access Control
Software Troubleshooting
HybridCloud
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Juniper
Low Latency
Network Support
Job description
This is a senior, hands-on engineering role for someone who is comfortable owning complex network issues and leading projects from design through implementation. The environment includes large-scale LAN/WAN, wireless, routing, switching, VPN, firewalls, and network security. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with newer technologies such as EVPN/VXLAN and hybrid cloud networking.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design, deploy, and support enterprise wired and wireless networks
- Lead network projects from discovery and design through implementation
- Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, and firewalls
- Support LAN/WAN, Layer 2/3, TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, and Wi-Fi
- Configure VPN connectivity for remote users and site-to-site environments
- Troubleshoot complex network outages, latency, connectivity, and performance issues
- Perform root-cause analysis and recommend long-term fixes
- Monitor network performance and use telemetry to identify potential issues
- Support network security including ACLs, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN, and firewall technologies
- Partner with vendors and internal teams on major upgrades and deployments
- Maintain network diagrams, configurations, standards, and inventory documentation
- Provide technical direction to other team members as needed, The role participates in a limited on-call rotation covering evenings and weekends. On-call coverage is approximately one week at a time and generally occurs only three to four times per year.
Requirements
- 6+ years of Network Engineering or Network Administration experience
- Strong enterprise routing and switching background
- Hands-on experience with large LAN and WAN environments
- Working knowledge of BGP and other routing protocols
- Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
- Experience with enterprise wireless networks
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting VPNs
- Knowledge of firewalls, ACLs, network security, and IDS/IPS
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Ability to independently lead technical projects and implementations
- Associate degree or equivalent related background
Nice to Have
- Experience with Juniper and Junos
- EVPN and VXLAN experience
- Large campus network experience
- Hybrid cloud or Azure networking experience
- Network Access Control (NAC)
- Structured cabling knowledge
- Higher education experience
- CCNA, CCNP, CWNA, CWDP, AZ-700, PMP, or similar certifications
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