Senior Field Network Engineer — Hybrid, US Travel

Blackmtx; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackmtx is seeking a Field Network Operations Engineer based in Los Angeles with up to 50% travel across the US. The role combines on-site network buildouts, design, and security-focused engineering to support clients under a cybersecurity-by-design approach.

The position is full-time and hybrid with a home base in Los Angeles. You will lead deployments, perform advanced analyses, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Residence in the Los Angeles area
• 5+ years configuring network hardware with emphasis on Ruckus and security vendors
• 3+ years leading LAN/WAN/WLAN architecture and installations
• Experience in MSSP or MSP environments preferred
• Strong Wi‑Fi design, site surveys and RF planning knowledge

Responsibilities

• Configure, install, and maintain network hardware and software at diverse locations across the US
• On-site implementation and rack & stack, LAN/WAN/WLAN, data center networks
• Lead network deployment projects and provide status reports to stakeholders
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, optimize network efficiency
• Lead incident response and coordinate with clients and internal teams
• Advise clients on cybersecurity best practices and infrastructure improvements
• Produce reports on security incidents and threat analyses
• Mentor Tier 1/2 technicians and drive security process improvements

Skills

LAN/WAN/WLAN

Network security

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Client relations

Wi‑Fi design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Networking

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Ruckus

Palo Alto

Juniper

Cisco

Aruba

Meraki

Ekahau

Job description

Blackmtx is seeking a Field Network Operations Engineer based in Los Angeles with up to 50% travel across the US. The role combines on-site network buildouts, design, and security-focused engineering to support clients under a cybersecurity-by-design approach.

The position is full-time and hybrid with a home base in Los Angeles. You will lead deployments, perform advanced analyses, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with clients and internal teams.