Rate: 65/hr - Need 10+ Sr Network Engineer - San Jose, CA - Only locals hybrid 3 days onsite / week
Mohan Sai Ram Gurram
Title: Sr Network Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA - Only locals needed- hybrid role 3 days onsite / week
Duration: 6 months plus
• Stronger
data center switching, routers, firewalls (ASA or panorama)
• Strong LAN experience
• CCNA or CCNP level person
• 10 years’ experience
• Need experience monitoring
• Cisco nexus – plus
• Solar winds experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a senior‑level Network Engineer to design, deploy, configure, and manage a broad spectrum of network and security infrastructure. The role includes responsibility for WAN, data‑center, campus, wireless, firewalls, routers, switches, network‑monitoring tools, and VPN solutions. Experience with data‑center relocations and new campus network design is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Network Design & Documentation
- Update existing network diagrams and produce “to‑be” designs for new campus, data‑center, labs, and office environments.
- Create and maintain high‑quality documentation for WAN, LAN, data‑center, wireless, and firewall designs and installations.
- Implementation & Commissioning
- Install, configure, and test routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, access points, and associated software.
- Validate hardware, software, and connections to ensure proper configuration and performance.
- Operations & Maintenance
- Perform scheduled maintenance, including software/firmware upgrades and equipment refreshes.
- Enforce corporate change‑control and security policies; maintain standard operating procedures and checklists.
- Advanced knowledge of OSPF, BGP, STP, BGP, VRF, IPv4 sub netting, 802.1x, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, TACACS+, SYSLOG, Cisco IOS, Cisco NX-OS, Arista
- Incident Management
- Diagnose and resolve critical incidents within defined SLA.
- Provide after‑hours on‑call support for service restoration, troubleshooting, and equipment repair.
- Project Management
- Document project scope, budget, schedule, test plans, and delivery terms.
- Lead complex technical projects with minimal supervision and provide peer verification of release plans.
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Ensure accurate network documentation and facilitate knowledge sharing.
- Communication
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all organizational levels; produce concise status and technical reports.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or Associate degree + CCIE written exam).
- Current CCNP certification; ambition to obtain CCIE (full exam).
- Minimum of 10 years experience designing, implementing, and supporting complex network infrastructures.
- Deep knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, Cisco IOS, NX‑OS, and Arista EOS.
- Advanced expertise in routing and switching protocols: OSPF, BGP, STP, VRF, and IPv4 subnetting.
- Strong security background: 802.1X, PEAP‑MSCHAPv2, TACACS+, SYSLOG, Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama (including IPsec VPN).
- Hands‑on experience with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, ISE, and access points; ability to perform wireless site surveys.
- Proficiency with monitoring tools (SolarWinds) and IP services (Infoblox DHCP/DNS).
- Experience managing Cisco UCS environments with virtual‑machine orchestration.
- Proven ability to manage large‑scale technical projects with minimal guidance.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills; proactive, mission‑driven attitude.