📍 Location : Rialto, CA (Onsite as needed; occasional travel to nearby sites)
⏳ Contract Length : 6-Month Contract to Hire
🏢 Industry : Public Safety Communications / 911 Dispatch
đź•’ Schedule : Full-time | On-call rotation required
We are unable to work with C2C vendors or independent contractors. Candidates must be eligible to work as W2 employees.
About the Role :
Softworld, a Kelly Company, is supporting a leading public safety communications organization in hiring a Senior Network Engineer. This engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-level LAN / WAN infrastructure that powers 24 / 7 / 365 operations—including systems critical to 911 dispatch, fire / EMS, and emergency response.
This position requires deep expertise in enterprise networking, cybersecurity, high-availability environments, and secure data transport. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with experience supporting mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities :
- Engineer, implement, and support enterprise WAN / LAN infrastructure across multiple sites.
- Lead and coordinate complex network technology projects.
- Architect scalable, secure network solutions to support dispatch systems and public safety operations.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, technical SMEs, and external partners to gather requirements and support system interoperability.
- Support cloud and data center connectivity using industry-standard encryption and security frameworks.
- Administer and maintain firewalls, routing, switching, and endpoint security solutions.
- Participate in the change management process to ensure secure and coordinated infrastructure updates.
- Respond to after-hours outages or mission-critical issues as part of an on-call rotation.
- Contribute to documentation, operational planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education :
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).Preferred certifications : CCNA, CCNP, ITIL, CompTIA, etc.Experience :
5+ years of progressive experience in network administration, engineering, and security.Experience supporting high-availability, enterprise-scale environments.Expertise across LAN / WAN, voice, video, and data communications.Technical Skills :
Strong knowledge of TCP / IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP, IPsec, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, SD-WAN.Hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, and Sophos hardware and firewalls.Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and NinjaOne.Familiarity with backup solutions like Cohesity and Veeam.Understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity standards, and network security.Scripting / automation (Python, PowerShell) is a plus.Desired Qualifications :
Experience with Nutanix, Windows Server, or SQL Server.Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.Willingness to cross-train and support rapidly evolving business needs.