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Senior Systems Architecture Engineer

Belcan, LLCPalo Alto, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 22 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to lead on-premises network engineering and IT support, managing critical infrastructure and enterprise security. You'll thrive here if you possess expertise in Cisco and FortiGate systems, enjoy complex troubleshooting, and excel at building cross-functional relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on a leading company's network operations.

Quick Overview

Salary
$73 - $96/hr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer Pay rate: $72.94- $96.47/hr. Location: Palo Alto, CA Zip Code: 94304 Duration: 6 Months Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #PaloAltoJobs; #NetworkEngineerjobs; We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $72.94- $96.47/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. Job Description: Responsibilities: Primary Focus: On-Premises Network Engineering & IT Support Lead * Network Hardware & Infrastructure: Design, organize, modify, install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN network hardware and software-including Cisco Nexus 9K switches, routers, access points, and FortiGate firewalls. * Enterprise Security & Wireless: Manage network security end-to-end utilizing FortiGate firewalls, Cisco equipment, and Cisco Wireless systems (including Cisco ISE and DNA Center setup and troubleshooting). * Vendor VPN & Site Connectivity: Dedicated to collaborating directly with external vendors to establish, test, and maintain secure VPN tunnels connecting vendor locations to Client VWG facilities. * Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Serve as an expert escalation point capable of troubleshooting, analyzing, and diagnosing complex hardware, software, and routing issues under pressure. * Support Request Prioritization: Analyze incoming support tickets and operational requests, prioritizing them effectively based on business impact and urgency. * Cross-Functional Relationship Building: Develop positive, productive working relationships with remote IT team members, internal business units, and functions involved in downstream technical processes. * Proactive Maintenance: Act as a true self-starter by actively seeking out impactful tasks, network optimizations, and continuous improvements during periods of low ticket volume. Secondary Focus: AWS Hybrid Cloud Networking * Cloud Routing & Interconnects: Support hybrid routing between physical facility networks and AWS environments using AWS Transit Gateway. * Private Service Endpoints: Assist in deploying and maintaining AWS PrivateLink and Private VPC Endpoints to route sensitive vendor and facility traffic off the public internet. * Hybrid DNS: Support unified cross-environment DNS resolution between local facilities and AWS using Amazon Route 53 (Hosted Zones and Resolvers). * Network Observability: Basic usage of AWS Network Monitoring tools (VPC Flow Logs, CloudWatch Metrics, Transit Gateway Network Manager) to isolate cross-environment latency or connectivity bottlenecks. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

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