Network security engineer [h1.location_city]

Employment Eligibility Statement Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) . Sponsorship is not available at this time. Danta Technologies evaluates all candidates in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and EEOC guidelines . All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Job Title : L4 Senior Network Engineer Location : Los Angeles, California (Onsite position) Contract : 6+ months & extendable Pay rate - $55 / hr on W2 / Danta Technologies payroll Job Description : Role Overview The Tech Lead will lead network operations and automation initiatives, ensuring robust customer management and technical excellence. This role requires deep expertise in enterprise network administration, automation, and a proven ability to interface with customers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality service. Key Responsibilities Oversee and optimize LANs, WANs, VMs, and virtual networks, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. Lead automation projects to streamline network operations, improve efficiency, and reduce manual intervention. Manage customer relationships, ensuring high satisfaction through proactive communication, issue resolution, and tailored solutions. Negotiate and coordinate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors for timely and effective delivery of network products and services. Recommend and implement improvements to network architecture and technology portfolio, with a focus on automation and scalability. Ensure successful installation, configuration, migration, and ongoing support of network infrastructure. Drive adherence to ITIL processes and SLAs, monitoring team performance and maintaining service quality. Perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot technical issues, and define / maintain operational processes. Lead and mentor technical teams, identifying skill gaps and planning training for continuous improvement. Manage network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Moogsoft), and ensure accurate CMDB updates in ServiceNow. Provide Level-3 support, handle escalations, and participate in on-call rotations. Oversee inventory management for all network devices and ensure compliance with security and business continuity standards. Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and represent the team in cross-functional forums. Document technical procedures, contribute to knowledge management, and drive operational excellence. Technical Skills & Experience 15+ years in network administration within large enterprise environments. Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches (ASR, ISR, CAT, Nexus 2k / 5k / 7k / 9k), Firepower firewalls, and F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM, ASM, AFM, APM). Proficiency in network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Moogsoft, Algosec), ServiceNow, and Jira. Deep understanding of static and dynamic routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, Multicast, Unicast). Experience with automation tools and scripting for network operations (e.g., Python, Ansible, or similar). Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) is a plus. Expertise in disaster recovery, business continuity, and network security best practices. Strong troubleshooting skills, including packet capture / analysis (Wireshark). Experience in designing and documenting complex changes / projects (POA, RFO, RCA). Customer Management & Soft Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to manage customer relationships, handle escalations, and deliver results under pressure. Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing skills. High level of acceptance and adaptability to changing business needs. Ability to work in 24x7 rotational shifts, including weekends and holidays. Comfortable working with US-based customers and teams. Certifications ITIL v4 CCNP-R&S or equivalent CISSP, CISM, CCSP (preferred) OEM-specific certifications (Cisco, etc.) Notes : Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law. The rate / Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.