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.

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Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
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.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z