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Network Engineer

OSI Digital

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Compensation
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Location
Irvine, CA
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

OSI Digital seeks an expert-level Network Engineer for an onsite contract role in Orange County, California. The ideal candidate has broad knowledge of network and security design, LAN and WAN deployments, and enterprise multi-platform environments. The role calls for extensive Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 expertise, along with troubleshooting, communication, and the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network Design, nice to haveSecurity Design, nice to haveLAN and WAN Deployments, nice to haveInfrastructure Interdependencies, nice to haveTechnology Learning, nice to haveTroubleshooting, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveCisco Routing and Switching, nice to haveBGP, nice to haveHSRP, nice to haveOSPF, nice to haveEIGRP, nice to haveRIP, nice to haveLAN and WAN Connectivity Design, nice to haveCisco WLAN Controllers and APs, nice to havePerimeter Security Design, nice to haveFirewall Configuration and Management, nice to havePalo Alto Security Policies, nice to havePanorama, nice to haveCortex XDR, nice to haveF5 LTM, nice to haveiRules, nice to haveARP, nice to haveDHCP, nice to haveDNS, nice to haveNTP, nice to haveSMTP, nice to haveHTTP(S), nice to haveVOIP, nice to haveSSH, nice to haveNFS, nice to haveSMB, nice to haveCIFS, nice to haveNetwork Device Upgrades, nice to havePacket Capture Analysis, nice to haveTcpdump, nice to haveWireshark, nice to haveCLI and GUI Consoles, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveTechnical Documentation, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science, MIS or Related Technical Field, nice to have8+ Years Network Engineer Experience, nice to haveCCNP or Higher Cisco Certification, nice to havePalo Alto Certification, nice to haveF5 LTM Experience, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to havePresentation Skills, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveProcess Improvement, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to have

Full job description

Role: Network Engineer

Location: Orange County, CA onsite 5 days

Duration: Contract- 6 months

Ideal candidates will have well-rounded expert level knowledge of network and security design principles including a comprehensive understanding of networking concepts pertaining to LAN and WAN deployments within Enterprise multi-platform environments.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or related technical field of study

  • 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer

  • CCNP or higher Cisco certification

  • Palo Alto certification

  • F5 LTM experience

Skills and Experience:

  • Thorough knowledge of infrastructure technology interdependencies.

  • Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and understanding how to utilize them.

  • Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Technical expertise in the following areas:

  • Cisco routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting

  • Routing protocols - BGP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP

  • LAN and WAN connectivity designs

  • Cisco WLAN Controllers and APs

  • Perimeter security design

  • Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Firewalls – Palo Alto, Cisco ASA.

  • Configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks security policies, including creating rules and profiles, defining network zones, and managing user access control.

  • Monitoring network traffic and security events using Palo Alto Networks monitoring tools, including Panorama and Cortex XDR.

  • Configuration and troubleshooting of F5 LTM, including iRules.

  • Networking protocols such as ARP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SMTP, HTTP(S), VOIP, SSH, NFS, SMB, CIFS, etc.

  • Upgrade procedures for Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 LTM.

  • Packet capture tools (tcpdump, Wireshark) and analysis of outputs.

  • CLI and GUI based consoles for all supported devices.

  • Efficient in preparing and sharing technical documentation using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

  • Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

  • Ability to work independently and identify opportunities for process improvement.

  • Desire to learn new skills, take on new tasks as needed, and work as part of a team.

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How this job compares

Set against the 4,276 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • California median$133–217K/yr317 salary ranges
  • US median$50–61/hr149 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 381 open Network Engineer jobs in California and 4,276 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,631 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,122 of the 4,276 open Network Engineer jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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