Network Engineer I

Eliassen Group; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Network Engineer I to support and maintain a multi-site network infrastructure on-site in Anaheim. This contract-to-hire role requires hands-on experience with enterprise networks, strong TCP/IP skills, and the ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The position offers W2 employment with benefits and a conversion to full-time after the contract.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of network engineering or network support experience.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, and switching.
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise networks.
• Knowledge of network security concepts, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Cisco routing and switching, Palo Alto firewalls, Aruba ClearPass or other NAC solutions, CCNA, Network+, Aruba, or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support daily LAN/WAN network operations across multiple sites.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues.
• Assist with routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and wireless infrastructure support.
• Monitor network health and respond to incidents.
• Support network upgrades, changes, and implementations.
• Maintain network documentation and diagrams.
• Participate in root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to support business operations.

Skills

TCP/IP fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Network security concepts

VPNs & firewalls

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Engineering

Equivalent hands-on networking experience

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

Palo Alto firewalls

Aruba ClearPass (NAC)

CCNA

Network+

Job description

Description

On-site in Anaheim, CA

Our client seeks a Network Engineer I to support and maintain a multi-site network infrastructure. The role includes monitoring network performance, troubleshooting connectivity, supporting routing and switching technologies, and assisting with firewall, VPN, and network security administration. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with enterprise networking technologies, strong troubleshooting skills, and a solid understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration.

For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $27.00 to $31.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Support daily LAN/WAN network operations across multiple sites.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues.
• Assist with routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and wireless infrastructure support.
• Monitor network health and respond to incidents.
• Support network upgrades, changes, and implementations.
• Maintain network documentation and diagrams.
• Participate in root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to support business operations.

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of network engineering or network support experience.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, and switching.
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise networks.
• Knowledge of network security concepts, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Cisco routing and switching, Palo Alto firewalls, Aruba ClearPass or other NAC solutions, CCNA, Network+, Aruba, or similar certifications.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent hands-on networking experience considered in lieu of degree.