Network Systems Engineer

TL;DR

Network Systems Engineer: Supporting enterprise network environments across server, cloud, and virtualization stacks with an accent on Cisco networking, secure incident resolution, and monitoring for reliability and performance. Focus on administering Windows/Linux/Unix systems, operating AWS/Azure/O365 workloads, troubleshooting VMware-based infrastructure, and maintaining detailed network documentation.

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, California)

Salary: $115,000 - $155,000 / year

Company

hirify.global provides strategic digital technology services, including managed services, cybersecurity, and cloud.

What you will do

• Administer and maintain Windows, Linux, and Unix environments for optimal performance.
• Operate cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and O365 for enterprise workloads and containerization.
• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot VMware-based virtualized infrastructure.
• Monitor network reliability and performance using tools such as SolarWinds and Datadog.
• Lead network-related incident resolution, ensuring SLAs are met and escalating when needed.
• Implement secure networking best practices across on-premise and cloud environments and maintain network documentation (topology maps and procedures).

Requirements

• Onsite in the Los Angeles, California area to support multiple customers.
• Strong experience with Cisco Nexus/Arista/Meraki switches, Cisco Wireless Controllers, and Windows/Linux/Unix environments using ServiceNow ticketing.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, O365, VMware, virtualization/containerization, Infoblox, DNS, and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions such as Rubrik and Zerto.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, routing protocols, and network monitoring tools like SolarWinds.
• Familiarity with automation and scripting; strong problem-solving and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Nice to have

• Network troubleshooting experience in data center environments (Cisco, Palo Alto, Meraki, Arista).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automating server and cloud operations.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and endpoint protection.
• Experience with infrastructure capacity planning and performance tuning.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite role supporting enterprise customers.
• Compensation range based on market pay structures and individual factors such as skills and experience.
• Provide “game day” support on major holidays when games are played.
• Detailed network documentation and structured incident/SLA expectations.

Hiring process

• Review of qualifications against required networking, cloud, virtualization, monitoring, and incident management experience.
• Interviews to validate hands-on expertise and ability to support complex multisite environments.