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Senior Network Engineer - Network Infrastructure Overhaul

Senior Network Engineer - Network Infrastructure Overhaul

ReleadyWestlake Village, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our team for a critical network infrastructure assessment and remediation project for a client. This role involves analyzing, documenting, and implementing improvements to a complex legacy network environment that requires significant optimization and cleanup. This is a mainly on-site position requiring hands-on technical expertise and strong documentation skills.

  • Location : Westlake Village, CA (hybrid environment that will require on-site work and on-call as needed)
  • Project Duration : 3+ months (project-based engagement that can extend to implementation work)
  • Hourly Rate : $55 - $80 / hr

RESPONSIBILITIES

Network Assessment & Documentation

  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing network infrastructure and configurations
  • Deep dive into current network configs across multiple vendor platforms
  • Create detailed network diagrams and documentation from scratch
  • Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and security vulnerabilities in current setup
  • Document existing VLAN structures, routing protocols, and network policies
  • Network Cleanup & Optimization

  • Work with architect / design team to implement optimized network solutions
  • Streamline complex, "piece-mealed" network configurations
  • Eliminate unnecessary complexity and optimize network performance
  • Validate and test network policies and firewall rules
  • Remove redundant configurations and unused network resources
  • Infrastructure Management

  • Configure and manage multi-vendor network equipment
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues
  • Implement network security best practices and policies
  • Coordinate with fiber provider (Frontier) for connectivity requirements
  • Optimize MPLS connections and routing protocols
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Network Hardware Experience

  • Juniper : EX Series switches, SRX firewalls, routing platforms
  • Dell : Network switches and infrastructure
  • Palo Alto Networks (PANW) : Firewalls and security appliances
  • Salinas Edge devices
  • Technical Expertise

  • Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
  • MPLS network configuration and troubleshooting
  • VLAN design and implementation
  • Network security policy creation and validation
  • Strong Linux administration and command-line experience
  • Linux-based firewall management and policy optimization
  • Experience analyzing and optimizing complex firewall rulesets (1000+ rules)
  • Network observability tools and monitoring
  • Fiber optic networking and single-provider connectivity management
  • Documentation & Process

  • Strong technical documentation skills
  • Network diagramming tools (Visio, Lucidchart, or similar)
  • Experience creating comprehensive network inventories
  • Ability to translate complex technical configurations into clear documentation
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering
  • Strong experience with legacy network cleanup and optimization projects
  • Proven track record of documenting complex network environments
  • Experience working with multi-vendor network environments
  • Industry certifications preferred (CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSE, or equivalent)
  • KEY PROJECT DELIVERABLES

  • Complete network infrastructure audit and assessment
  • Comprehensive network documentation and diagrams
  • Identification of network bottlenecks and optimization opportunities
  • Validation of existing firewall policies and security configurations
  • Implementation of architect-designed network improvements
  • Testing and validation of optimized network performance
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Hands-on technical environment requiring physical access to network equipment
  • Collaborative work with architecture and design teams
  • Project-based work with clear deliverables and timelines
  • Hybrid - mostly onsite - on-call as necessary
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