Network Engineer

Overview

A Network Engineer II opportunity located onsite in Rocklin with a large, enterprise-scale organization supporting nationwide infrastructure systems. This is a contract role focused on designing, implementing, and supporting network solutions that ensure application functionality, performance, and reliability in a 24/7 environment.

This role offers hands-on exposure to complex enterprise networks, meaningful ownership of network performance, and the chance to work alongside experienced IT teams solving real-world infrastructure challenges. You’ll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, gain leadership experience through documentation and process enhancement, and play a key role in maintaining high-availability systems, all while sharpening your technical expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches in a 24/7 enterprise network environment
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, LACP, 802.1d, 802.3, 802.11, Port Security, HSRP, VRRP, BGP, OSPF, ACLs, and VACLs
• Experience with bandwidth measurement, network monitoring, network performance tools, and load balancing technologies
• Proven ability to build, maintain, and organize network cabling and rack-mounted equipment
• Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Comfortable handling multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to participate in 24/7 on-call network support as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Familiarity with Azure Cloud environments
• Strong knowledge of wireless technologies and Network Access Control (NAC)
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• 30% Monitoring, Optimization, and Documentation

• You will design, engineer, and implement network solutions aligned with business objectives, administer network configurations and security controls, optimize performance through root-cause analysis, and contribute to documentation and process improvements. You’ll also support ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting efforts to ensure high availability and reliability across enterprise systems