Network Engineer (apply only if you are a US Permananet Resident)

VsimplifyIT; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking an experienced Network Engineer in Sacramento, CA. The ideal candidate must possess Cisco certifications (CCDP or CCNP) and have at least five years of experience in troubleshooting network operating systems, routing, and switching. Responsibilities include working on IT infrastructure and operations; remote work is possible once approved. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience troubleshooting network operating systems.
• CCDP or CCNP certification required.
• Experience with routing (BGP, VRF) and switching (VSS, Spanning Tree).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot network operating systems, routing, and switching.
• Work on IT infrastructure and operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting network operating systems

Experience with routing and switching

Excellent communication skills

Education

Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Tools

Cisco IOS

Cisco NXOS

Cisco wireless technology

AWS

Azure

Job description

Network Engineer (apply only if you are a US Permananet Resident)

Job brief:

We are seeking a Network Engineer to work on our IT infrastructure and operations. The ideal candidate will hold a Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification, have at least five years of experience troubleshooting and working with network operating systems, routing, switching, and spanning tree, and be able to work on‑site at West Sacramento, CA (remote possible once approved).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and work with network operating systems, routing, and switching
• Have a Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
• Have at least five years of experience within the last ten years troubleshooting and working with network operating systems, routing, and switching

Must Have

1. A Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) or one of the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications as evidenced by a copy of the certificate.
2. At least five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years troubleshooting and working with:
   • Network Operating Systems (i.e., Cisco IOS, Cisco NXOS)
   • Routing including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
   • Switching- Virtual Switching System (VSS), Spanning Tree

Desirable Technical Qualifications

1. A Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) or one of the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certifications. CalSTRS reserves the right to request a copy of the certifications.
2. Experience with Cisco wireless technology including Wireless LAN Control (WLC) configuration and Cisco Prime Infrastructure.
3. Experience with SD‑WAN configuration and troubleshooting.
4. Experience with Quality of Service (QoS) configuration.
5. Working knowledge of ITIL, Service Management, Change Management business practices.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. At least five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years troubleshooting and working with:
   • Identity Services Engine (ISE).
   • Palo Alto Networks (PAN) Firewalls.
   • Cloud service provider (i.e., AWS, Azure) and co-location services networking (i.e., Equinix).