Network Engineer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking a Network Engineer to support design, deployment, operation and maintenance of a global corporate network in a multi-site enterprise environment. The role combines hands-on operations with office build-outs, expansions, relocations, and infrastructure projects, based in Santa Monica and onsite five days a week.

You will work with facilities teams, vendors and tech stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable connectivity, manage network diagrams, documentation, and change management,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and switching, DHCP, DNS.
• Hands-on experience with Arista EOS.
• Experience with FortiGate firewalls and security best practices.
• Experience supporting office construction, network deployments, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot enterprise wired and wireless networks.
• Implement network changes per change management standards.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and problem management.
• Support office expansions, relocations, and new site builds.
• Coordinate hardware installation with facilities, vendors and project managers.
• Provide secure, reliable connectivity for access control and security systems.
• Maintain network diagrams, documentation, and inventory records.
• Use CLI and GUI tools to manage networks.
• Communicate with stakeholders and provide strong customer service.
• Manage priorities across a multi-site enterprise.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

VLANs & routing

Wireless networking

Network troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Communication

Project coordination

On-site presence

Tools

Arista EOS

FortiGate

CloudVision Portal

Opengear

NAC solutions

Job description

Role Summary

The Network Engineer will support the design, deployment, operation, and maintenance of a global corporate network in a multi-site enterprise environment. This hands-on role combines daily network operations and troubleshooting with office build-outs, expansions, relocations, and infrastructure projects. The position works closely with facilities teams, contractors, vendors, security teams, project managers, and technical stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable connectivity. The role is based in Santa Monica and requires an onsite schedule five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot enterprise wired and wireless networks, including incidents, outages, performance issues, and connectivity problems.
• Implement network changes in accordance with established change management standards.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and problem management activities.
• Support office expansions, relocations, retrofits, and new site builds, including MDF/IDF deployment and commissioning.
• Coordinate networking hardware installation and activation with facilities teams, low-voltage contractors, vendors, security teams, and project managers.
• Provide secure, reliable network connectivity for access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, and other physical security systems.
• Maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, procedures, inventory, logistics, and hardware lifecycle records.
• Use CLI and GUI tools to manage and monitor network environments.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders while providing strong customer service.
• Manage operational and infrastructure project priorities across a multi-site enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of enterprise network engineering experience in campus, corporate, or distributed multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and switching, DHCP, DNS, enterprise wireless, and network troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience supporting Arista switching environments and Arista EOS.
• Experience with FortiGate firewalls, including policy management, NAT, VPNs, segmentation, and security best practices.
• Experience supporting office construction, network deployments, infrastructure projects, and formal change management.
• Strong communication, customer service, troubleshooting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing operational and project priorities, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Professional presence and a collaborative approach when working with employees, executives, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.
• Availability to work onsite five days per week during standard business hours, with occasional collaboration across US Pacific time zones and limited travel for office or infrastructure projects.
• Relevant certifications such as Arista ACE, Fortinet NSE/FCSS, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience with CloudVision Portal, Opengear, network monitoring and management platforms, Network Access Control solutions, enterprise infrastructure, or data center networking is also preferred.

Pay Range

Publishing Pay Range: $58.00 - $61.00 Hourly This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

About GDH

About GDH: At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs. Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

Benefits

GDH Benefits GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well‑being and help maintain a healthy work‑life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work‑life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

EEO

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.