Wired Network Engineer – Discovery Pod

Role: Wired Network Engineer – Discovery Pod

Location: West Coast (Los Angeles preferred)

Duration: 3+ Months

Pay Rate: $60 to $70

Overview: We are seeking a Wired Network Engineer to perform technical discovery, configuration, and migration preparation for enterprise wired network infrastructure across assigned buildings. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with network switches, routers, access control policies, cabling, and network troubleshooting, along with the ability to coordinate with stakeholders and field teams to ensure buildings are ready for migration.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct technical discovery of wired network infrastructure, including existing switch/router configurations, cabling, and access control lists (ACLs).

Gather wired network requirements from stakeholders, including VLANs, specialized port requirements, device registration, and role-based access.

Translate access requirements and existing ACLs into role-based and firewall policies.

Configure and troubleshoot network switches, routers, and related network management tools.

Prepare and maintain building discovery documentation, including network cutsheets and wired requirements documents.

Coordinate rack, power, and cabling activities with field services and facilities teams before migration.

Support stakeholder testing, troubleshooting, and network readiness activities.

Move between assigned buildings as discovery and preparation activities are completed.

Required Qualifications:

3–5 years of enterprise networking experience.

Knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols, including ARP, 802.1Q, Spanning Tree, BGP, and OSPF.

Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, firewalls, and other core network services.

Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network switches and routers.

Experience with ACLs, role-based access, and firewall policy requirements.

Knowledge of fiber and copper cabling, optics, and physical network installations.

Experience documenting network configurations and technical requirements.

Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent network certification.

Willingness to work overnight and weekend maintenance windows and travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Aruba CX switches (AOS-CX) and Aruba Central.

Familiarity with network security, network segmentation, and data center networking.

Experience with network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.