Base pay range
$58.00/hr - $72.00/hr
Overview
Akkodis is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a contract-to-hire role with a client located in San Jose, CA. Duration: 12 months. Location: Onsite - San Jose.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Cisco technologies and advanced routing protocols, along with strong security and wireless networking expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and maintain Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switch infrastructures
- Implement and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and static routing
- Deploy and manage Meraki wireless solutions including access points, controllers, and wireless security policies
- Configure and maintain Cisco ASA firewalls and Firepower security appliances
- Implement network security policies and access controls using Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
- Monitor network performance and optimize traffic flow across LAN, WAN, and wireless networks
- Perform network capacity planning and scalability assessments
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis
- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
- Collaborate with security teams on network segmentation and compliance requirements
- Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Catalyst switch configuration and management
- Proficient with Cisco Nexus data center switching platforms
- Extensive experience with routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewalls and Firepower security modules
- Experience deploying and managing Meraki wireless infrastructure
- Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
- Experience with VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP, and QoS implementation
Preferred Qualifications
- Cisco ISE implementation and policy management experience
- Current Cisco certifications (CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or higher)
- Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible)
- Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.)
- Experience in enterprise or service provider environments
Technical Skills
- Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS command line proficiency
- Network design and architecture planning
- Layer 2/3 switching and routing protocols
- Wireless networking standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Network security implementation and troubleshooting
- TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and other core networking protocols
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefits offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Information Technology
Industries
- Data Infrastructure and Analytics