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Job Title: Network Engineer
Location-Type: Onsite in Burbank, CA
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: (contract, perm, etc) 6 Month Contract to Hire (will convert to FTE)
Compensation Range: 68-75$/hr W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support the wired and wireless network infrastructure for a fast-paced enterprise office and an adjoining experimental studio/lab environment in Burbank, CA. You will serve as the primary on-site network resource, owning connectivity, switching, and wireless operations end-to-end. The ideal candidate is a true hands-on engineer — not someone who simply monitors a network — who is comfortable working independently, building relationships across technical teams, and staying calm under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
Location-Type: Onsite in Burbank, CA
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: (contract, perm, etc) 6 Month Contract to Hire (will convert to FTE)
Compensation Range: 68-75$/hr W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support the wired and wireless network infrastructure for a fast-paced enterprise office and an adjoining experimental studio/lab environment in Burbank, CA. You will serve as the primary on-site network resource, owning connectivity, switching, and wireless operations end-to-end. The ideal candidate is a true hands-on engineer — not someone who simply monitors a network — who is comfortable working independently, building relationships across technical teams, and staying calm under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
Location-Type: Onsite in Burbank, CA
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: (contract, perm, etc) 6 Month Contract to Hire (will convert to FTE)
Compensation Range: 68-75$/hr W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support the wired and wireless network infrastructure for a fast-paced enterprise office and an adjoining experimental studio/lab environment in Burbank, CA. You will serve as the primary on-site network resource, owning connectivity, switching, and wireless operations end-to-end. The ideal candidate is a true hands-on engineer — not someone who simply monitors a network — who is comfortable working independently, building relationships across technical teams, and staying calm under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Network Engineering:
- Configure and support Cisco switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers/access points across the corporate office and studio environments.
- Build and troubleshoot end-to-end network connectivity for enterprise users and lab/test environments alike.
- Environment Split: Spend roughly 70-80% of time on core enterprise/corporate networking (VLANs, switching, user connectivity) and 20-30% supporting the studio's experimental testing environment (standing up connectivity, configuring ports, supporting test setups).
- Physical Infrastructure: Deploy and terminate CAT5/6 copper cabling as needed for new and existing installations.
- Wireless Support: Configure and troubleshoot wireless networks, including access point deployment and, where applicable, site surveys.
- Platform Management: Utilize Cisco Catalyst Center/DNA Center and Cisco Client for network management, policy, and access control.
- Monitoring & Tools: Use SolarWinds for network monitoring and wireless controller visibility.
- Occasional Support: Provide after-hours or weekend support for studio testing or events, with flexibility to work remote/offsite the following day when this occurs.
- Deep knowledge of Cisco networking hardware — switches, routers, wireless LAN controllers, WiFi access points.
- Proficiency with routing protocols: EIGRP and BGP.
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center/DNA Center and Cisco Client.
- Solid Layer 2 / Spanning Tree fundamentals and understanding of VRF Lite.
- Comfortable deploying and terminating CAT5/6 copper cabling.
- Experience with SolarWinds is a plus.
- WiFi survey tools such as Ekahau Sidekick, and spectrum analyzer experience, are a plus.
- 802.1X support experience (design, implementation, and ongoing access support) is a plus.
- No degree requirement — real-world experience is what matters most.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Contract
- Job function Information Technology
- Industries Staffing and Recruiting
Location-Type: Onsite in Burbank, CA
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: (contract, perm, etc) 6 Month Contract to Hire (will convert to FTE)
Compensation Range: 68-75$/hr W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support the wired and wireless network infrastructure for a fast-paced enterprise office and an adjoining experimental studio/lab environment in Burbank, CA. You will serve as the primary on-site network resource, owning connectivity, switching, and wireless operations end-to-end. The ideal candidate is a true hands-on engineer — not someone who simply monitors a network — who is comfortable working independently, building relationships across technical teams, and staying calm under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Network Engineering:
- Configure and support Cisco switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers/access points across the corporate office and studio environments.
- Build and troubleshoot end-to-end network connectivity for enterprise users and lab/test environments alike.
- Environment Split: Spend roughly 70-80% of time on core enterprise/corporate networking (VLANs, switching, user connectivity) and 20-30% supporting the studio's experimental testing environment (standing up connectivity, configuring ports, supporting test setups).
- Physical Infrastructure: Deploy and terminate CAT5/6 copper cabling as needed for new and existing installations.
- Wireless Support: Configure and troubleshoot wireless networks, including access point deployment and, where applicable, site surveys.
- Platform Management: Utilize Cisco Catalyst Center/DNA Center and Cisco Client for network management, policy, and access control.
- Monitoring & Tools: Use SolarWinds for network monitoring and wireless controller visibility.
- Occasional Support: Provide after-hours or weekend support for studio testing or events, with flexibility to work remote/offsite the following day when this occurs.
- Deep knowledge of Cisco networking hardware — switches, routers, wireless LAN controllers, WiFi access points.
- Proficiency with routing protocols: EIGRP and BGP.
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center/DNA Center and Cisco Client.
- Solid Layer 2 / Spanning Tree fundamentals and understanding of VRF Lite.
- Comfortable deploying and terminating CAT5/6 copper cabling.
- Experience with SolarWinds is a plus.
- WiFi survey tools such as Ekahau Sidekick, and spectrum analyzer experience, are a plus.
- 802.1X support experience (design, implementation, and ongoing access support) is a plus.
- No degree requirement — real-world experience is what matters most.