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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** PLANIT GROUP
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Wireless LAN, Border Gateway Protocol, Microsoft Outlook, Common Lisp Object Systems, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Systems Analysis, Subnetting, Microsoft Office, Network Architecture, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Operational Databases, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Solution Deployment Descriptor, Workflow Management Systems, Network Routers, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Data Center Networking, Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-engineer-san-francisco-ca--c5ae3fa5-631e-4e91-a466-5e1ebc88ed97

## About the Role

Network Architecture/Engineering, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Computer Science, Information Technology & Information Systems, Network Architecture/Engineering, Engineering, Network Operations Center, Computer Networks, Customer/Client Research, Change Management, * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent, relevant experience.

 * Data Center Network Engineering experience
 * Minimum of 5 years with engineering deployment responsibilities involving complex client requirements assessments, solutions designs and implementation within the technology services industry.
 * Ability to work within Change Management process/procedures and the ability to understand the requirements to compile documents with existing standards. The ability to gather requirements from the end user. Merge with existing standards within specified timeframes.
 * Previous post-sales engineering experience with network solutions including requirement definitions and implementation plans, end-to-end system designs, equipment staging, configuration creation and testing, and solution deployment of varying types of software and/or hardware network solution deployments spanning geographical separation.
 * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA),[MD3] [MD4] Arista ACE or related certifications preferred.
 * Working within a production Data Center environment including experience directly managing routers, switches, firewalls, global and local load balancing, DMZ and a good understanding of DDI.
 * A proficient networking skillset within industry-standard networking technologies and infrastructures including cabling, LAN, WLAN and WAN. Extensive routing experience with routing protocols including but not limited to a thorough understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, route subnetting and route aggregation techniques. Demonstrable switching experience and knowledge with datacenter switching, including but not limited to Nexus product line, Spine and leaf architecture, Cisco ACI, Arista CLOS.
 * End-to-end process thinker, with proven experience in business processes and workflow design.
 * Excellent problem solving and systems analysis skills with demonstrated success in root cause analysis, effectiveness measurements and related documentation.
 * Demonstrated experience of continuously expanding and leveraging knowledge of technology, market and industry trends with success in identifying, recommending and implementing best practices and methodologies.
 * Ability to work effectively across all functional groups to optimize product & service offerings, fostering a seamless internal and external client experience and track record of timely and accurate issue resolution.
 * Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, SharePoint, ERP, service delivery management tools and related cloud based technology systems.