Senior Enterprise Network Engineer - Hybrid (CA)

Watkins Wellness; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 106,500 - 167,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

9/80 work option

Bonuses

Vacation time

401(k) with match

Health plans

Job summary

Behr Paint Company in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure. You will lead security, availability, and performance initiatives, partner with cross-functional teams, and champion modernization with automation and IaC.

The role requires hands-on experience with routing/switching, VPNs, firewalls, SD-WAN, and network monitoring; strong communication and project leadership are essential for strategic impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of enterprise network experience with design, deployment and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, BGP/OSPF/EIGRP, and Cisco/Aruba devices.
• Experience with SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and zero-trust security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure.
• Lead modernization efforts, automation, and infrastructure-as-code initiatives.
• Mentor teammates and lead critical network troubleshooting on incidents.

Skills

Routing & Switching

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

Cisco Nexus/Catalyst

Aruba Networking

VPN & Firewall Security

SD-WAN (Aruba EdgeConnect)

Network Automation (Python, Ansible)

Wireshark/SolarWinds

Hybrid Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure)

Technical Leadership & Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in CS/NET/IT

CCNP certification preferred

Tools

Cisco IOS

ArubaOS

Palo Alto Firewalls

Nexus & Catalyst switches

Job description

Behr Paint Company in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure. You will lead security, availability, and performance initiatives, partner with cross-functional teams, and champion modernization with automation and IaC.

The role requires hands-on experience with routing/switching, VPNs, firewalls, SD-WAN, and network monitoring; strong communication and project leadership are essential for strategic impact.