Network Engineer: 26-00343

Akraya; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to join the Network Operations Team on a contract-to-hire basis in Corte Madera, CA. The role requires four days on-site weekly and a strong consultative mindset with solid networking fundamentals.

Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in PAN Firewall, Cisco networking, SD-WAN, and wireless management, with excellent communication skills for cross-department collaboration during installation and configuration of network systems.

Qualifications

• Must have deep experience with PAN Firewall and Cisco networking.
• SD-WAN and wireless network management experience required.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for network analysis.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage LANs, WANs, wireless networks, and firewalls.
• Ensure network security and compliance with IT policies (PCI, SOX).
• Troubleshoot network problems with ISPs or vendors as needed.
• Maintain network documentation and monitor performance and tuning.
• Support 24x7 network operations and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

SD-WAN

Firewall

Troubleshooting

LAN/WAN

Network Security

Tools

PAN Firewall

Cisco Switches

Cisco Meraki

Juniper Mist

Job description

Primary Skills

• PAN Firewall-Expert
• SDWAN-Advanced
• Juniper Mist-Intermediate
• Cisco Switches-Expert
• Cisco Meraki Wifi-Advanced

Contract Type: W2 / C2C Duration: 6+ Months Location: Corte Madera, CA (4 day onsite) Pay Range: $70 - $75 per hour on W2 or C2C

Job Summary: We're looking for a highly motivated Network Systems Engineer to join our Network Operations Team on a contract-to-hire basis, requiring 4 days per week on-site in Corte Madera. The ideal candidate should be eager to transition into a full-time role, bringing a consultative mindset and a solid technical foundation in key networking technologies. This role demands exceptional communication skills, a deep understanding of network infrastructure, and the ability to work effectively with cross-departmental teams for troubleshooting, installation, and configuration of network systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage network infrastructure including LANs, WANs, wireless networks, and firewalls.
• Ensure network security and compliance with IT policies, PCI, and SOX.
• Troubleshoot network problems, collaborating with ISPs or vendors as necessary.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation and perform network performance monitoring and tuning.
• Support 24x7 network infrastructure, participating in on-call rotation.

Must-Have Skills

• Profound knowledge of PAN Firewall and Cisco Networking.
• Proven experience with SDWAN and wireless network management.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for network analysis.

Domain Experience Required

Must have experience working in a Retail/eCommerce organization or a fast-paced, highly virtualized environment. This opportunity demands a candidate located in SF or North Bay (Marin County, Novato, San Rafael) due to the on-site requirement in Corte Madera four days a week.