Network Design Engineer

Insight Global

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification required.
  • Extensive experience with Cisco networking, security, and datacenter solutions.
  • Proficiency in routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IGP, and MP-BGP.
  • Hands-on experience with SDN technologies, particularly SDA, SD-WAN, and Cisco ACI.
  • Proven ability to design and deploy wireless networking solutions.
  • Experience managing large-scale site build and relocation projects.
  • Exceptional communication skills for technical concept conveyance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive network support for enterprise infrastructure.
  • Lead major application deployments and site relocations.
  • Administer legacy Cisco technologies and modern SDN solutions.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for incident resolution.
  • Partner with SAIC and OCIT leadership to evaluate emerging technologies.
  • Develop standards and contribute to operational documentation.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the 31st day of employment.
  • HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options available.
  • 401k retirement account access with employer matching.
  • Paid sick leave and other paid time off per applicable law.
Full Job Description
Provide comprehensive network support for a large-scale enterprise infrastructure serving the County of Orange. Lead major application deployments, site relocations, and infrastructure build-outs in close collaboration with the OCIT team. Administer and support both legacy Cisco technologies and modern Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, including SDA, SD-WAN, and ACI. Serve as the primary escalation point for incident resolution and respond to daily operational requests. Partner with SAIC and OCIT leadership to evaluate emerging technologies, develop standards, and contribute to the creation of SOPs, runbooks, and other operational documentation.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
Extensive experience with Cisco networking, security, and datacenter solutions.
Proficiency in routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IGP, and MP-BGP.
Hands-on experience with SDN technologies including SDA, SD-WAN, and Cisco ACI, particularly in migration and operational contexts.
Proven ability to design and deploy wireless networking solutions.
Experience managing large-scale site build and relocation projects.
Strong foundation in service and change management practices.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skilled in developing and presenting project plans and network designs.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure, balancing technical and business needs.
Adaptive leadership style that supports and motivates team members across varying experience levels.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
10-12 years of professional experience in enterprise networking.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience in designing and implementing large-scale enterprise network and security architectures.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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