Sr. Network Engineer

Sr. Network Engineer
Los Angeles, CA- Hybrid- 2 days a week onsite
6+ month contract to hire
$ 130k- $140k year ($62.50- $67.00 an hour while on contract)

Successful candidate will design and implement IT network infrastructure in alignment with established policies and procedures, including but not limited to servers, network equipment, and cloud solutions, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to organizational standards. Administer all interconnects between various sites and data centers, facilitating seamless communication and data flow across the infrastructure.
Proactively monitor and audit IT environments to ensure performance and security standards are met. Coordinate regular patching cycles, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary adjustments to maintain optimal functionality. Manage overall network security, including routing, firewall policies, and access controls, ensuring the protection of infrastructure. Lead and coordinate responses to network and security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing potential impacts. Provide mentorship and guidance to members of the IT Infrastructure team. Install, configure, test, and document network components in alignment with established design and specifications, ensuring consistent and accurate implementation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer
• Must have strong hands on experience monitoring and implementing network and wireless setup.
• Must have hands on network management experience at the enterprise level
• Extensive knowledge and experience with enterprise-level network security solutions, such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto
• Proven experience in the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide wireless network solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance across all locations.
• 80% on prem, L3-L7, switching, routing and firewalls experience.
• Hands-on experience with IT infrastructure monitoring and logging solutions, ensuring comprehensive tracking, analysis, and reporting of system performance, security events, and operational health.
• Strong ability to identify key issues and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across the IT department, business stakeholders, and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (CS), Management Information Systems (MIS), or Computer Information Systems (CIS)

• Experience with cloud solutions such as AWS or Azure, including deployment, management, and optimization of cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, ACCA, ACMP, etc).

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