Ref Id: HREZ-1208
Published Date: Jul 11, 2025
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Senior Network Engineer
Location: California, USA (Hybrid or On-site options available)
Department: IT Infrastructure / Network Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 5+ years
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our IT team in California. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise-level network infrastructure and security. This role requires deep technical knowledge of network systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead or support infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and manage LAN/WAN, wireless networks, and internet connectivity across multiple locations.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, etc.).
- Ensure optimal network performance through proactive monitoring, diagnostics, and fine-tuning.
- Implement and maintain secure access policies, including VPN, ACLs, and firewall rules.
- Lead network projects including hardware upgrades, site expansions, and cloud integrations.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and cloud teams to ensure end-to-end IT resilience.
- Document network architecture, configurations, and maintenance procedures.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable industry standards (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, ISO 27001 if relevant).
- Participate in on-call rotations for critical network support (as needed).
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise network engineering roles.
- Advanced understanding of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP, QoS).
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or equivalent enterprise-grade network equipment.
- Proficiency in configuring and maintaining firewalls (Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto).
- Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or Wireshark.
- Strong documentation, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or Fortinet NSE.
- Experience with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Exposure to SD-WAN, network automation (Ansible, Python), and Zero Trust Network Architecture.
- Familiarity with California-based data privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA).
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