Sr. Network Engineer (CA)

Sr. Network Engineer (Hybrid – CA)

Are you a technical leader who thrives on building resilient, high-performance infrastructure? We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to drive the modernization and security of a large-scale enterprise network spanning multiple corporate sites.

In this role, you will lead hands-on technical initiatives—from SD-WAN deployments to Zero Trust implementation—ensuring seamless connectivity for both business-critical systems and production workloads.

Core Responsibilities

• Modernization & Strategy: Lead complex projects including firewall upgrades, VLAN restructuring, and cloud connectivity enhancements.
• Operational Excellence: Manage day-to-day operations for LAN/WAN, wireless, and VPN services across a distributed multi-site environment.
• High-Level Support: Serve as the final escalation point for intricate routing, switching, and security incidents.
• Security Integration: Maintain robust access solutions using Cisco ISE and advanced network segmentation to protect IT/OT environments.
• Reliability: Design for high availability, executing failover testing, and maintaining detailed system documentation.
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 7 years of dedicated enterprise network engineering.
• Cisco Mastery: Strong knowledge of Cisco Catalyst/Nexus switching and ISR/ASR routing.
• Protocol Proficiency: Deep expertise in BGP, OSPF, L2/L3 troubleshooting, and STP.
• Security First: Strong experience with Next-Gen Firewalls (Palo Alto preferred), including NAT, VPN, and security policy management.
• Connectivity: Proven success in operating SD-WAN and MPLS architectures.
  
  

The Logistics

• Location: Hybrid (3 days in-office) in Irvine, CA.
• Travel: Up to 20% to various regional sites.
• Perks: Competitive salary ($150k to $180k depending upon experience), profit sharing, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health benefits starting day one. Relocation assistance available.