Network Engineer, Consultant

Blue Shield of California•Long Beach, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer, Consultant to implement, support, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments. This role is part of the Network Engineering team and is responsible for executing network designs, maintaining standards, and ensuring the operational health of critical network services. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise across routing, switching, security, and data center technologies, with the ability to operate independently in complex environments and support both engineering and operational activities. Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise networking
Requires strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching (Catalyst, Nexus), Cisco Wireless networking (Cisco APs and Cisco Catalyst 9800), network security (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, VPN technologies), load balancing (F5 or equivalent), cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS), and automation, Scripting, and IAC (Ansible, Terraform, Python)
Requires deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), network segmentation (VRF, VLANs), and WAN connectivity and design
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in production environments
Experience executing changes with minimal service impact
Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with Cisco ACI
Preferred experience with Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM)
Preferred experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds)

Responsibilities

Implement network designs and architecture defined by Principal Engineers
Own lifecycle management for assigned network domains (deployment, upgrades, decommissioning)
Execute network builds, upgrades, and enhancements across WAN, LAN, data center, and cloud environments
Handle escalated incidents and perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Participate in on-call rotation and provide operational support for critical services
Execute SD-WAN, hybrid connectivity, and infrastructure deployment activities
Translate technical requirements into detailed configurations and deployment plans
Ensure adherence to established network standards and best practices
Maintain and enforce configuration standards and operational procedures
Document system design, operational processes, and maintenance activities
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency
Execute complex changes in production environments with minimal disruption
Partner with operations teams to ensure service stability and performance
Support network implementation for data center, cloud, and application migration efforts
Work with cross-functional teams to deliver network components of larger initiatives
Serve as a technical liaison between engineers, operations teams, and vendors
Provide guidance to junior engineers and support knowledge sharing
Act as the domain owner for assigned technologies, ensuring operational health and consistency