Network Engineer

Title Network Engineer

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Duration: 12 Months

Work Mode: Hybrid

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Network Engineer, you will support the implementation and maintenance of network infrastructure under the guidance of more experienced engineers. You ll assist with troubleshooting, configuration, and monitoring tasks while developing a strong understanding of networking fundamentals. Your role will focus on hands-on learning, contributing to documentation, and participating in on-call rotations with senior oversight. Over time, you ll build expertise in networking technologies, automation tools, and troubleshooting methodologies, setting the stage for growth into a more independent engineering role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in analyzing, designing, configuring, and maintaining network infrastructure under supervision.
• Support senior engineers in troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Learn and provide basic recommendations for networking improvements.
• Assist in responding to emergent events under guidance.
• Act as the first point of contact for emergent network issues before escalation.
• Support delivery of critical projects by executing defined tasks.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to internal RFCs by reviewing and providing minor updates.
• Use existing automation tools and processes to monitor network health and respond to alerts.
• Participate in On-Call rotation with senior support.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts and hands-on experience with routing and switching fundamentals (e.g., IP, BGP, OSPF, LACP, STP).
• Exposure to network security tools such as firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Familiarity with network utilities like ICMP, Syslog, and Wireshark.
• Basic understanding of wireless networking and remote access solutions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Exposure to Palo Alto, Aruba, Juniper, or Arista technologies.
• Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Python) for automation.
• Experience with network monitoring tools.
• Understanding of AWS networking concepts.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).