Network Engineer

Network Engineer Consultant – Del Oro Consulting, Inc. Del Oro Consulting, a national consulting solutions provider with over 20 years of experience supporting global technology leaders, is seeking a Network Engineer Consultant to support one of our high‑tech clients in maintaining and advancing their enterprise network infrastructure. This consultant will provide hands‑on technical expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing network and voice systems while ensuring maximum performance, availability, and security across a multi‑site environment. Pay Range $60.00/hr – $63.00/hr Location Onsite in Orange County, CA Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, VLAN, and wireless networks. Configure and support firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and related network security solutions. Evaluate, test, and deploy new versions of hardware, software, and firmware across networking devices. Monitor and analyze network performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks, risks, and optimization opportunities. Lead or support network‑related projects, upgrades, and migrations to ensure seamless integration and uptime. Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, topology diagrams, and configuration standards. Conduct root‑cause analysis (RCA) and provide after‑action reports (AAR) following unplanned outages. Collaborate with Infrastructure and VoIP teams to ensure end‑to‑end reliability and scalability. Provide Level3 technical support and serve as a subject‑matter expert for complex network issues. Qualifications 7+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or equivalent role supporting large enterprise environments. Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, STP, VPC). Strong experience with firewalls, VPN, load balancing, and wireless networking (IPS, IDS, IPSEC tunnels). Hands‑on experience with Cisco (Nexus7k/9k, Catalyst, Meraki) and Palo Alto (PA220, PA2030, PA880) devices. Proven experience with packet/protocol analysis tools for troubleshooting and performance improvement. Familiarity with Software‑Defined Networking (SDN), VMware, or cloud‑based network solutions. Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Certification: CCNP (Enterprise or Routing & Switching preferred). Details Work Arrangement: Onsite in Orange County, CA Duration: 6‑month contract with potential for extension Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with company match Eligibility: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available. Del Oro Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr