Network Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to support and optimize enterprise network operations in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining reliable connectivity, strengthening security, and improving performance across data center and infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise with Cisco networking technologies, Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls, and routing protocols such as BGP, along with exposure to VMware-based platforms and automation-driven operations.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure built on Cisco routing and switching technologies across enterprise and data center environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls to ensure secure, resilient, and compliant network access.
• Manage Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) configurations and routing policies to support stable external and internal connectivity.
• Monitor network performance, investigate outages, and resolve complex connectivity issues to minimize service disruption.
• Support VMware-based infrastructure by coordinating network connectivity for virtualized environments and related platform requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and DevOps teams to improve network reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Implement automation and process improvements to streamline network administration and reduce repetitive manual tasks.
• Maintain technical documentation for network topology, configurations, standards, and operational procedures.
• Assist with data center network activities, including upgrades, maintenance windows, and infrastructure changes as needed.
• Proven experience working as a Network Engineer in enterprise or data center environments.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Cisco routers, Cisco networking, and related infrastructure technologies.
• Experience managing Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco ASA security platforms.
• Solid understanding of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and network routing principles.
• Working knowledge of VMware infrastructure and networking considerations within virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with data center operations, infrastructure support, and production change management.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automation tools used to support network engineering tasks.