Network Engineer

TECEZE; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TECEZE is looking for a Network Engineer in Jurupa Valley, California. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure for reliable communication. Responsibilities include configuring hardware, monitoring performance, and applying security measures. A bachelor's degree in IT or a related field is preferred, alongside industry certifications such as CCNA. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of networking concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy network solutions (LAN/WAN, VPN, wireless, and cloud networking).
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and uptime.
• Troubleshoot network issues and outages (L2/L3 problems, latency, packet loss).
• Implement network security measures (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation).
• Maintain documentation for network architecture and configurations.
• Collaborate with system administrators, security teams, and DevOps.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Perform firmware upgrades, patches, and hardware replacements.

Skills

Strong knowledge of networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs

Experience with network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista)

Understanding of firewalls and security principles

Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, Nagios)

Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Basic scripting/automation skills

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Certifications such as CCNA / CCNP (Cisco)

CompTIA Network+

AWS Certified Advanced Networking (optional)

Job description

A Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting an organization’s network infrastructure. This includes local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, and data center connectivity to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing communication systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy network solutions (LAN/WAN, VPN, wireless, and cloud networking)
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
• Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and uptime
• Troubleshoot network issues and outages (L2/L3 problems, latency, packet loss)
• Implement network security measures (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation)
• Maintain documentation for network architecture and configurations
• Collaborate with system administrators, security teams, and DevOps
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Perform firmware upgrades, patches, and hardware replacements

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
• Experience with network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
• Understanding of firewalls and security principles
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, Nagios)
• Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Basic scripting/automation skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Certifications such as:
• CCNA / CCNP (Cisco)
• CompTIA Network+
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking (optional)