Network Engineer – SME (Only W2)

Job Title: Network Engineer – SME

Location: Pleasanton, CA 94588 (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract (Only W2)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Network Engineer with 12 years of experience to support enterprise network infrastructure across campus and datacenter environments. This role requires deep expertise in designing, implementing, and operating large-scale LAN, WAN, and datacenter networks, along with modern enterprise wireless and SD-WAN solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with campus switching, datacenter routing and switching, cloud-managed Wi-Fi platforms, and WAN technologies. Expertise in core network services such as DNS, DHCP/DDNS, and end-to-end network lifecycle management is essential. This role demands a highly skilled professional capable of driving network projects, ensuring high availability, and supporting mission-critical business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, operate, and support large-scale campus and datacenter networks, ensuring high availability, scalability, and secure connectivity.
• Implement and support Juniper WAN solutions for secure and reliable site-to-site connectivity between Campus and Datacenter.
• Implement and support SD-WAN solutions for secure, scalable, and optimized site-to-site connectivity.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst and Meraki switching environments, including high-availability configurations (e.g., VSS, stacking, redundancy protocols).
• Deploy and manage Meraki and Mist wireless infrastructures, ensuring optimal coverage, security, and performance across enterprise campus environments.
• Administer, manage, and troubleshoot core network services including DHCP and DNS across on premises to ensure seamless network access for name resolution and IP address management.
• Conduct network assessments, project planning, and detailed documentation of physical, logical, and cloud network designs and topologies.
• Monitor network and respond to incidents, and perform root cause analysis across Campus WAN, LAN environments.
• Lead and manage network projects from planning through execution, including vendor coordination, cloud service integration, and change management.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including evenings or weekends, to support planned network migrations, cloud deployments, maintenance windows, and critical business requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in enterprise network engineering with a strong focus on campus and datacenter environments.
• Deep expertise in:
• LAN/WAN technologies
• Datacenter routing and switching
• SD-WAN environment
• Cloud-managed Wi-Fi platforms
• DNS, DHCP, and DDNS services
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Cisco Catalyst, Arista, and Meraki switching
• Enterprise wireless deployments (Mist, Meraki)
• Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) [Juniper]
• Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, VLANs, STP
• Experience with WAN technologies such as MPLS, IPSec VPNs, and hybrid connectivity models.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Meraki Dashboard, Mist Cloud, Cisco DNA Center).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

If you are interested, please share your most updated resume over dheeresh.vats@zodiac-solutions.com. Thank you so much