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Senior Nework Systems Engineer

Motive Companies

Santa Clarita, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,923.08–$2,596.15 Per Week
SKILLS
802.1, Access Control, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Auditing, Authentication, Automation, Best Practices, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Operations, Business Support, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Change Control, Change Management, Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), Cisco Certifications, Cisco Network Systems, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Detail Oriented, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Endpoint Security, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, Hardware Installation, High Availability, IPsec (IP Security), Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Local Area Network (LAN), Loss Prevention, MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multitasking, NAT (Network Address Translation), NTP, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Connectivity, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Network Systems, On Call, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Security Analysis, Security Infrastructure, Security Policy, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Wireless LAN, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Santa Clarita, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Senior Network Systems Engineer

Location: Santa Clarita, CA
Weekly Pay Rate: $1,923.08 - $2,596.15
Industry: Motorsports / High-Performance Engineering

A leading motorsports and high-performance engineering organization is seeking a Senior Network Systems Engineer to join its Information Systems team. This role is responsible for maintaining a secure, stable, and highly available network and infrastructure environment that supports critical business and engineering operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep enterprise networking expertise, strong cybersecurity knowledge, and a proactive approach to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Position Summary
The Senior Network Systems Engineer will oversee network infrastructure, security operations, disaster recovery readiness, and system performance while collaborating with internal stakeholders, corporate teams, security groups, and external vendors. This position requires a hands-on technical leader who can troubleshoot complex issues, implement best practices, and ensure the organization's network environment remains secure, reliable, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities
Network Infrastructure
  • Design, maintain, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and IPSec tunnel environments.
  • Manage routing, switching, MPLS connections, firewalls, and network connectivity across multiple locations.
  • Monitor network performance, latency, NTP synchronization, and overall infrastructure health.
  • Support data center operations and maintain high availability of critical systems and services.
  • Ensure robust network monitoring, alerting, and performance reporting.

Security & Risk Management
  • Administer firewall policies, governance, and access controls.
  • Support vulnerability management and remediation initiatives.
  • Manage endpoint and network security technologies, including CrowdStrike, Windows Firewall, DLP solutions, and threat protection tools.
  • Participate in audits by maintaining technical documentation and evidence packages.
  • Assist with risk assessments, security reviews, and continuous improvement of security controls.

Operations & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain detailed network diagrams, configuration documentation, asset inventories, and operational procedures.
  • Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and readiness activities.
  • Conduct environmental inspections and proactive infrastructure reviews.
  • Utilize automation and AI-assisted tools to improve operational efficiency and incident response.
  • Drive process improvements, standardization efforts, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Participate in on-call support and troubleshoot critical infrastructure issues as needed.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise network administration, infrastructure operations, cybersecurity, and systems support.
  • Expert-level knowledge of: 
    • Cisco ASA
    • Cisco Firepower
    • IPSec VPN Tunnels
    • NAT
    • Access Control Lists (ACLs)
    • Aruba Switching & Wireless Infrastructure
    • Routing & Switching
    • WAN Technologies
    • DNS & DHCP
    • VLANs
    • 802.1X Authentication
    • Network Monitoring & Documentation

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with:
    • Vulnerability management programs
    • Firewall governance and security policy management
    • Privileged access management
    • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
    • Endpoint security platforms
    • Auditing and compliance programs
    • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
    • Data center operations and risk management
  • Industry certifications such as:
    • CCNA
    • CCNP
    • Cisco Security Certifications
    • Aruba Certifications
    • Microsoft Certifications
    • Azure Infrastructure or Security Certifications
    • Equivalent enterprise networking and cybersecurity credentials

Desired Skills & Competencies
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills using packet captures, logs, monitoring tools, and performance data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Exceptional organizational and documentation skills, including change management and configuration control.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining security, compliance, and operational standards.
  • Collaborative mindset with experience working across IT, engineering, security, vendor, and business teams.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift, move, and install network hardware and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Why Join Us?
Join a world-class motorsports organization where technology and performance intersect. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge infrastructure, support mission-critical engineering operations, and contribute to the success of a high-performance team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
 

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