Senior Network Engineer III - Architecture & Automation

Zohorecruit; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasanton, CA-based Senior Network Engineer III role partnered with CTI Staffing to deliver enterprise network design and security for a global consumer products organization. You will architect and optimize Layer 2/3 networks, implement BGP strategies, and mentor peers in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include designing scalable networks, automating with Terraform and Ansible, and ensuring robust security through microsegmentation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Layer 2 protocols on Cisco Catalyst 9300 platforms.
• Proven hands-on experience with BGP routing (iBGP/eBGP).
• Terraform and Ansible for network automation.
• Hands-on experience implementing microsegmentation (PVLANs/TrustSec/SGT).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Layer 2 and Layer 3 network architectures on enterprise Cisco Catalyst platforms.
• Develop and deploy BGP routing strategies for internal and external connectivity.
• Build microsegmentation solutions to strengthen network security and isolation.
• Automate network configuration and deployment using Terraform and Ansible.
• Translate business requirements into scalable network designs with cross‑functional teams.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues in live production environments.
• Maintain documentation and configuration standards for the network team.
• Mentor junior network engineers on design and troubleshooting practices.

Skills

Layer 2 protocols

BGP routing

Terraform

Ansible

Microsegmentation

Network design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Catalyst 9300

PVLANs

TrustSec/SGT

Job description

Pleasanton, CA-based Senior Network Engineer III role partnered with CTI Staffing to deliver enterprise network design and security for a global consumer products organization. You will architect and optimize Layer 2/3 networks, implement BGP strategies, and mentor peers in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include designing scalable networks, automating with Terraform and Ansible, and ensuring robust security through microsegmentation.