Network Engineer
Here’s a shortened, recruiter-friendly version that keeps the critical technical requirements:Network Engineer – HybridLocation: El Segundo, CA | Hybrid: 3 days onsiteContract: 6 Months to Hire | Start: September 2026Hours: US Time ZonesOverviewSeeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support and expand a multi-site enterprise network. The role covers Cisco routing/switching, SD-WAN, wireless, Palo Alto security, Prisma Access/SASE, and hands-on site infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst routing/switching, IOS-XE, LAN/WAN, VLANs, STP, BGP, OSPF/EIGRP.Administer Cisco SD-WAN, including Manager, Validator, Controller, and edge devices.Deploy and support Cisco Catalyst 9800-L wireless controllers and Wi-Fi 6E/7 APs, including site surveys and troubleshooting.Configure and support Palo Alto PA-1410 NGFW, including security policies, NAT, VPN, WildFire, URL Filtering, Threat Prevention, and DNS Security.Implement secure remote access using Prisma Access/SASE and VPN.Support legacy Ubiquiti switching and multi-vendor environments.Perform hands-on infrastructure work: AP installation, cable pulling/testing, equipment rack/stack, and new-site readiness.Assist with light data center and Dell server support.Handle P1/P2 incidents, escalations, migrations, upgrades, and after-hours cutovers.Develop network standards, reference architectures, documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and runbooks.Partner with security teams on FIPS, CMMC/NIST 800-171, vulnerability remediation, and hardened access.Work with carriers, vendors, and technology partners.Utilize network automation/scripting tools such as Python and Ansible.Required Qualifications7+ years of network engineering, operations, and security experience.Strong hands-on Cisco enterprise routing/switching and IOS-XE expertise.Experience with Cisco SD-WAN and enterprise wireless.Strong Palo Alto NGFW experience.Experience with Prisma Access/SASE and VPN.Strong Layer 2/Layer 3 troubleshooting and multi-site network design experience.Willingness to perform hands-on cabling, AP installation, rack/stack, and site support.Experience with network automation.Ability to work independently, participate in change windows, and respond to critical incidents.Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.PreferredCCNP/CCIE.PCNSA/PCNSE.FIPS, CMMC/NIST 800-171 experience.Aerospace, defense, or regulated-industry experience.Python/Ansible automation experience.