Network Engineer

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Network Engineer in Ventura County.Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Network Engineer to support and maintain the critical networking infrastructure that enables secure and efficient delivery of municipal services. This role is responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of all network systems including firewalls, switches, wireless, and core infrastructure components.Looking for an experienced and skilled senior network engineer to document, design, deploy and run a complex and interconnected municipal network.Experience working in a project oriented environment with experience developing implementation strategies, defining steps and associated time estimates, providing leadership and training to team members, meetings timelines, producing runbooks and system documentation.Experience working within the constraints of a change management structureAct as subject matter expert for network design and functions, along with ownership mentality of Layer 2/7 infrastructure. Provide guidance and escalated problem resolution to members of the infrastructure team as needed.Proven 10+ years of experience in a corporate network , with implementation of network protocols and concepts including DHCP, STP, VTP, HSRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, vPCHands-on experience with basic to advanced configuration, maintenance, and design with layers 2-7 network devices, including but not limited to Cisco Nexus, Cisco Firepower, Cisco Catalyst, Meraki switches and WAPs & firewalls, Fortigate Firewalls, SonicWall firewalls, reverse proxies, proxiesExperience with implementing advanced network configurations such as MPLS, VPN, Point to Point VPN, SD-WAN, load balancing proxy systems, and other aligned data center technologies.Manage and optimize the existing Cisco environment with focus on modernization and implementation of best practices.Manage network infrastructure upgrade and modernization projects to address scalability, reliability and security concerns.Experience with deploying network security technologies and network authentication technology like ACLs, AAA, TACACT+, RADIUS, S2S VPN, SSLVPN, 802.1X and IDS/IPS.Experience and skill level equivalent to having Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Data Center, and Security certificates along with wired and wireless network design. Job Requirements QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Networking, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering or infrastructure roles.Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent preferred.Strong diagnostic and analytical thinking skills.Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and cross-department collaboration. Compensation depends on experience but is typically 114k-140k ABOUT KORE1 Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies. Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.