Network Engineer- Los Angeles, CA

Location: ONSITE 5 days/week in Los Angeles, CA

Duration: 9 months - this project runs through June 2026 with potential extension

Overview:

• The Network Engineer I provides IT infrastructure engineering for network and infrastructure upgrades, changes, troubleshooting, relocation and migrations specializing in advanced Cisco and other vendors solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Assists or leads network upgrade activities at customer sites.

• Applies software updates and configurations on Cisco routers or switches.

• Performs quality assurance tests and migration day-1 support for network infrastructure.

• Troubleshoots issues with wired and wireless network infrastructures.

• Participates in site surveys, creates documentation and reporting as needed.

Qualifications:

• Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is required

• Must have hands-on experience with network infrastructure LAN/WAN, Switching, Routing, Wireless, and Enterprise Networking Infrastructures

• A Valid Driver's License and a reliable vehicle. Driving is a requirement.

• Background check required. Customer may require secondary background check. Work will be performed at customer sites. Employment is contingent on passing all required checks.

• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.

• Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to work safely on ladders up to 8’

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Experience with Cisco Routers (ISR & Catalyst Models), Switches (Catalyst 9K Models), Cisco IOS / IOS-XE and other technical configurations.

• Advanced Knowledge of network protocols: TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, DHCP, DNS, STP, VTP, and / or DTP.

• Advanced skill in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks, including VLANs, 802.1q trunking, inter-VLAN routing, and associated protocols.

• Experience with monitoring, alerting and management tools, such as ScienceLogic, Labtech, or SolarWinds.

• Experience with Cisco IP telephony and wireless systems. Specifically, how to configure networks to support these technologies.

• Addition Hardware Experience: Cisco legacy fixed and modular Catalyst switches, Cisco firewalls, Palo Alto Firewalls, Alcatel switches, HP switches, network printers (any vendor), or others.

This is a remote position.