Senior Network Engineer

East West Bank; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Bank is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise LAN/WAN and cloud networking across U.S. and Asia sites. The ideal candidate will manage hybrid connectivity, BGP/EIGRP, and data center networking in large-scale environments.

Responsibilities include vendor tools management (SolarWinds, Splunk, ExtraHop), incident analysis, and mentoring junior engineers. Hands-on Cisco equipment experience and multi-site DR setup are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience with Cisco routers, Catalyst/Nexus switches, wireless controllers, Cisco ACI, multi-site data centers, and production/DR architectures.
• Strong Layer 2/Layer 3 knowledge, including routing design, ACLs, NAT, firewall integration, and authentication.
• Working knowledge of SD‑WAN, MPLS, VPLS, DMVPN, IPsec VPN, QoS, and hybrid cloud routing.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support Cisco LAN/WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN, ACI, data center, cloud networking, and hybrid connectivity environments.
• Implement and troubleshoot BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, VSS, QoS, IPsec, MPLS, VPLS, DMVPN, Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, VPN, and cloud routing technologies.
• Perform network rollout, capacity planning, performance tuning, configuration standardization, software upgrades, lifecycle refresh, and HA validation.
• Analyze complex incidents using packet captures, monitoring platforms, logs, flow data, and configuration reviews to isolate root cause and restore service.
• Administer SolarWinds IPAM/NCM, Splunk, ExtraHop, vulnerability management platforms, and configuration backup controls.
• Create network diagrams, implementation plans, test plans, runbooks, audit evidence, and technical standards; provide Tier 2 support and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cisco routers

Catalyst/Nexus switches

Wireless controllers

Cisco ACI

SD-WAN

MPLS

VPN

BGP

EIGRP

VSS

QoS

IPsec

NAT

Radius/TACACS+

Visio diagrams

Technical documentation

Vulnerability remediation

Cisco UCS

SAN/NAS connectivity

Cloud interconnect

Tools

SolarWinds

Splunk

ExtraHop

Job description

Introduction

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top-performing commercial bank with a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

Overview

Senior Network Engineer with hands‑on experience designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise LAN/WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking, hybrid connectivity, and Cisco data center networks across 140+ U.S. and Greater China sites, including production and DR environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support Cisco LAN/WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN, ACI, data center, cloud networking, and hybrid connectivity environments.
• Implement and troubleshoot BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, VSS, QoS, IPsec, MPLS, VPLS, DMVPN, Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, VPN, and cloud routing technologies.
• Perform network rollout, capacity planning, performance tuning, configuration standardization, software upgrades, lifecycle refresh, and HA validation.
• Analyze complex incidents using packet captures, monitoring platforms, logs, flow data, and configuration reviews to isolate root cause and restore service.
• Administer SolarWinds IPAM/NCM, Splunk, ExtraHop, vulnerability management platforms, and configuration backup controls.
• Create network diagrams, implementation plans, test plans, runbooks, audit evidence, and technical standards; provide Tier 2 support and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands‑on enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience with Cisco routers, Catalyst/Nexus switches, wireless controllers, Cisco ACI, multi‑site data centers, and production/DR architectures.
• Strong Layer 2/Layer 3 knowledge, including routing design, route filtering/redistribution, segmentation, ACLs, NAT, firewall integration, Radius/TACACS+, and authentication.
• Working knowledge of SD‑WAN, MPLS, VPLS, DMVPN, IPsec VPN, QoS, cloud interconnect, hybrid cloud routing, branch connectivity, carrier circuits, and global WAN design.
• Experience with Cisco UCS, SAN/NAS connectivity, virtualization, Windows/Linux/Unix, VoIP/SIP, packet analysis, monitoring, logging, and vulnerability remediation.
• Proficient in Visio diagrams, technical documentation, implementation planning, change control, troubleshooting procedures, and operational handoff.
• Cisco data center, routing/switching, wireless, cloud networking, or public cloud certifications preferred.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.