Senior Network Engineer

Ledgent Technology; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology is partnering with a local employer to hire a Senior Network Engineer in San Diego, CA. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with an initial onsite onboarding period and onsite commitment for the first 90 days.

The candidate will design, implement, and support enterprise networking solutions, lead upgrades and modernization projects, and collaborate with security teams on strategic initiatives while ensuring performance and scalability.

Qualifications

• 7 years of network engineering experience.
• Strong background in network design and architecture.
• Experience implementing enterprise networking solutions.
• Advanced routing, switching, and firewall expertise.
• Experience leading infrastructure projects from planning through deployment.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure.
• Lead networking projects, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend network architecture improvements.
• Manage complex routing, switching, firewall, and connectivity solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated networking issues.
• Develop technical standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Partner with infrastructure and security teams on strategic initiatives.
• Support capacity planning, scalability, and network performance improvements.

Skills

Network design

Enterprise networking

Routing & switching

Firewall expertise

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Tools

Cisco devices

Palo Alto firewalls

Fortinet firewalls

Cloud networking

Job description

Role: Senior Network Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule following an initial onsite onboarding period. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite Monday-Friday during their first 90 days, with a hybrid schedule available thereafter.

Compensation: $103,500-$139,900 base salary

Ledgent Technology has partnered with a local employer on their search for a Senior Network Engineer. This position is ideal for a network engineering professional with deep technical expertise in architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise networking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure
• Lead networking projects, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
• Evaluate and recommend network architecture improvements
• Manage complex routing, switching, firewall, and connectivity solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated networking issues
• Develop technical standards, documentation, and best practices
• Partner with infrastructure and security teams on strategic initiatives
• Support capacity planning, scalability, and network performance improvements

Qualifications

• 7 years of network engineering experience
• Strong background in network design and architecture
• Experience implementing enterprise networking solutions
• Advanced routing, switching, and firewall expertise
• Experience leading infrastructure projects from planning through deployment
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or related certifications
• Experience with cloud networking technologies
• Experience supporting large enterprise environments
• Knowledge of network security best practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.