Enterprise Network Engineer - SD-WAN & Security

Pacific Western Bank; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Banc of California is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and support its enterprise network infrastructure. The role focuses on reliability, security, and performance across LAN/WAN, firewalls, and cloud integrations.

You will collaborate with IT and business teams, participate in upgrades and incident response, and contribute to documentation and disaster recovery planning. A relevant degree and certifications are preferred for this professional role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in enterprise network environments.
• Experience with LAN/WAN design, implementation, and support.
• Experience with network security and capacity planning.
• Strong knowledge of SD-WAN technologies, Cisco switching and routing, Cisco wireless infrastructure, Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE, Microsoft Azure networking, and voice and collaboration technologies.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and network security principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA, or Azure Networking certifications preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, monitor, and support network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity, performance, and security issues.
• Support server, operating system, and infrastructure application deployments.
• Monitor and maintain network security technologies, including firewalls and IDS/IPS systems.
• Participate in network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Monitor network utilization, availability, and performance, and prepare reports.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with IT teams to identify and resolve infrastructure-related issues.
• Maintain asset inventory and configuration records.
• Provide technical support and escalation assistance to users and support staff.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Research and recommend solutions to improve network reliability, scalability, and security.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve issues and implement services.
• Maintain compliance with information security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to after-hours incidents and outages as required.
• Document all support, maintenance, and project activities.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

Network security

SD-WAN

Cisco routing & switching

Palo Alto firewalls

Azure networking

TCP/IP / BGP

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

High school diploma or equivalent

CCNA/CCNP/PCNSA/Azure certs preferred

Job description

Banc of California is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and support its enterprise network infrastructure. The role focuses on reliability, security, and performance across LAN/WAN, firewalls, and cloud integrations.

You will collaborate with IT and business teams, participate in upgrades and incident response, and contribute to documentation and disaster recovery planning. A relevant degree and certifications are preferred for this professional role.